Eva Zarate

Eva E. Zarate, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away at age 91 in Houston, TX surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Ismael Zarate, Sr., an infant son, her oldest grandchild, Arturo A. Jacobs, Jr., and son in law Chris Hodges. She is survived by her children Belinda Arturo Jacobs, Ida Armando Silva, Ismael Judy Zarate, Hilda Armando Lopez, Mario Bea Zarate, Nora Bill HodgesDe Vore, 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
She was born in Brownsville, Texas on Dec. 27, 1918. Besides her devotion to her children, she enjoyed reading, gardening and needle arts. After 25 years of working with and enjoying customers and friends, she retired from Sears in 1978. She lived in California for several years, returned to Brownsville briefly and then moved to Houston to be with her family.
Our mother was always there for us and we will always miss her.
Viewing for family and friends will be held at Trevino Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 followed by a graveside service 12:00 noon Buena Vista Cemetery, in Brownsville, Texas.

Visitation

Trevino Funeral Home
1355 Old Port Isabel Rd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
10 :00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Service

Graveside

Buena Vista Burial Park
5 McDavitt St
Brownsville, TX  78520
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
12 noon