Jose E. Zapata

Jose E. Zapata, 82, of Martin, died Monday afternoon, August 29, 2011, in Mercy-St. Charles Hospital, Oregon. Jose was born August 14, 1929, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Meliton and Maria Maclovia Alvares Zapata. He married Tomasa Mendoza Zapata, who preceded him in death January 6, 1988, and on March 23, 1994, married Minerva Algarin and she survives. Jose worked for The Andersons in Maumee and Toledo for over 30 years and retired in 2001. Jose had attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Genoa but currently attended Templo Genesaret Assemblies of God in Fremont. Jose was a very outgoing person, who made friends easily-all ages, children, too. He enjoyed getting together with his family and always helped them to be the best they could be. He enjoyed gardening flowers and vegetables. In addition to his wife, Minerva, he is survived by his children, Rose David Hernandez of Northwood, Jose Robin Zapata, Jr. of Oregon, Mario Zapata of Fairfax, Virginia, Maria Dan Eblin of Northwood, Elida Tom Potts of Toledo, and Pedro Rachele Zapata of Oregon, ten grandchildren, six, great grandchildren, and siblings, Manuela Mireles and Fidel Zapata both of Wisconsin, and Julia Ruiz of Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Tomasa, three brothers and two sisters. There will be no visitation and private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials for Jose may be given to the Genoa Retirement Village, 300 Cherry St., Genoa, OH 43430. The Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory of Genoa has assisted the family with arrangements.