Francisco is survived by his wife, Socorro Zavala, daughter, Susanna Zavala, grandsons Daniel & Alex Sanchez, brother Jesus and sister Celsa. Francisco is preceded in death by his parents, Dolores & Antonia Zavala. Francisco was born on May 8th, 1942 in Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico. He immigrated from Mexico to Stockton, Ca in 1963. He worked for various San Joaquin County Canaries for 33 years and was a valued member of the 601 Teamsters Union. He and his wife Socorro shared 53 wonderful years of marriage together, surrounded and supported by their family.
His family and friends remember him as a determined and hardworking provider, a charismatic jokester who loved to laugh, and an avid soccer fan, who’s greatest pride next to his family was his beautiful rose garden.
Visitations will be held at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St. Stockton on Monday, July 9, 2018 from 12-5pm and Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 2-6pm followed by a Rosary at 6pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 10am at St. George Catholic Church, 120 W. 5th St. Stockton followed by a committal at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery.
