He was known simply as "Fred" and affectionately called “Tio Lico” by many relatives. He was born in Carrizo Springs, Texas, on June 29, 1913. He was the only son of Julio Zamora and Maria Ybarra Zamora. His parents divorced when he was very young and his mother died when he was 13. He was taken in by his aunt and uncle, Pedro and Getrudes Ybarra and lived with them on and off during his youth. He married Trinidad Ortiz, also of Carrizo in 1938. They had one child, a daughter, Maria, born in California. Trinidad died in Chicago in 2013.
Frederick had a long, often difficult, but very interesting life. Early on, he realized he had to make his
own way as not to burden his aunt and uncle and their large family. During the depression years, he was
at times, a “hobo”, traveling the boxcars across the country in search of any kind of work. He often
labored in exchange for just a meal. He shucked oysters along the gulf ports of Texas. He worked in
the fields, migrating to various regions, irrigating and picking fruit in California, working the “hops” in
Washington, and picking vegetables in Michigan. In North Dakota, he walked the rails in winter,
chipping away ice to keep trains moving. Fred also worked at Kelly Field and Lackland Air Base near San
Antonio during the war. Whether alone or later with his wife, he always returned to his beloved hometown whenever possible in between all these adventures.
Fred worked at San Pedro Ranch near Carrizo for several years, doing everything from feeding stock,
mending corrals, rounding up strays, helping with branding, and once helping to trap a cougar. He
always said being a cowboy was what he enjoyed the most. He and Trina lived in town for a couple of
years before deciding to leave Carrizo in the early 1950’s, moving north for better opportunities. After
working at a quarry and factory in Ohio for a few years, they decided to finally settle in Chicago where
they remained for the rest of their lives. Fred retired from his job as a machinist and fork-lift operator.
He is survived by his daughter, Maria Zamora Munoz, grandsons Christopher and Philip Munoz, and great-grandson, Eames Frederick Munoz.
My Dad wore many and varied hats during his lifetime, but first and foremost, he was a loving, faithful
husband and devoted father. He dearly loved his grandsons and his precious great-grandson. He kept
his faith and always tried to do the right thing even when no one was watching.
Visitation Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 2-6pm, (prayers 4pm) at Drake and Son Funeral home, 5303 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625.
For information: Drake & Son Funeral Home, 773-561-6874 or www.drakeandsonfuneralhome.com.
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