Zenaida was born on April 25, 1946, in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to Emilio and Clemencia Tagupa.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Nolito Tagavilla of 41 years; daughter, Ruby (Edwin) Espina, two sons, Jaime Jr. (Grace) Rivera, Glenn (Arlene) Rivera; Five wonderful grandchildren: Chelsey (Kaniala), Jaime III (Francene), Cheyenna, Ethaniel, and Reece. Five fun-loving great-grandchildren: Kayley, Kylee, Elizabeth, Jaime IV, and Luke and her brother Benito Tagupa.
Preceded in death by siblings: sister Rosario Lucas and brother Rizal Tagupa.
A visitation and viewing will be held at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 6 pm with a rosary at 7 pm.
Final viewing will be on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 8 am to 12 pm followed by church services at 2 pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Killeen.
Burial will be held at 9 am on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
