As a family, we had the honor, privilege, and blessing of knowing Isidro Ramirez Zavala as a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a hardworking, loving, compassionate, patient, giving, devoted, dedicated, thoughtful, God-loving man.
Isidro Ramirez Zavala went to be in the presence of the King of Kings, King Jesus, on the morning of December 30, 2021.
Isidro was born on March 31,1947 in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, Mexico. In 1968, he helped prepare the ground for the 1968 Summer Olympic games in Mexico City. He was a resident of Barstow, California since 1975. Throughout his life he worked as a field worker, farmer, and landscaper. He found joy in taking his sons to work with him so they could learn to develop a strong work ethic.
Isidro was known for his big smile, tender heart, patience and strong belief in Jesus Christ. He saw the power of God change his family and became born again in 1999.
Isidro took pride in being a great husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 51 years, Maria Zavala, children; son Isidro Zavala and his wife, Regina, son Ricardo Zavala, son Jaime Zavala and his wife Christina, son Cristobal Zavala, and daughter Imelda Niemeyer and her husband Paul.
Isidro was known as “tata”, “papa” and “abuelito” to his grandchildren and great grandchildren; Rosa Maria Zavala, Ricardo Antonio Joseph Zavala, Caleb Zavala, Israel Zavala, Elijah Zavala, Jenna Zavala, Ellie Zavala, Maria Zavala, and Santino Zavala. He is also survived by 4 brothers, 1 sister, and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by daughter Concepción Zavala, parents Leopoldo and Loretto Zavala, sister Maria Ramirez, brother Leopoldo Zavala, and sister Maria De La Luz Zavala Morales.
A family viewing will be held from 9:30am – 10:30 am at Victory Outreach Church, 1501 Main St, Barstow, CA 92311 on January 18, 2022. A celebration of life service will follow at 10:30 am. After the service, everyone will rejoin at Mountain View Memorial Park 37067 Irwin Rd. barstow, CA for burial. After the burial, everyone will rejoin at Victory Outreach Church for the reception.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.meadcares.com for the Zavala family.
