Mario Zamora

Longtime resident, Mario Zamora, 62 passed away Dec. 17, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family in Moses Lake, Washington following a battle with leukemia. Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 200 N. Dale Rd., Moses Lake with Father Felipe and Pastor Joey Zamora officiating. Please join the family to celebrate Mario's life at 1:00 p.m. at the CCD Center next to the church. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

Mario was born Aug. 18, 1948 to Pedro and Lucilla Zamora in Crystal City, Texas.

The Zamora family moved to Moses Lake in 1957 where Mario met the love of his life, Olga Lopez at MLHS. They married in 1966 and have been together for 44 years until the day of his passing.

Everyone knew Mario loved to make people laugh with his unusual dance moves and humorous behavior. Our fondest memories are at the "Zamora Park" where he loved entertaining many friends and family over the years. The park will be a legacy to our children.

As a young man, Mario worked as a farm worker for many years. Later he owned and operated Potato Diggers/trucks. In the late 1980's, Mario began work in the construction industry. He worked at the Hanford Nuclear Plant as well as REC. After retiring from the Construction Labor Union, he helped his sister operate the Lakefront RV Park for 3 years. Afterwards, he assisted his brothers Charlie and Duane at Big Max Construction.

Mario loved sports. He wrestled in school and was an avid runner for many years. He competed in many 5 and 10 K races. Mario loved to collect and sell classic cars. He had a passion for restoring them.

Mario is survived by his wife, Olga Lopez Zamora; mother, Lucilla Zamora (86); siblings; Joe (Anita) Zamora, Mary (Joe) Martinez, Charlie (Sylvia) Zamora, Lucy (Max) Anderson, Beatriz Herrera, Salina (Art) Castro, Duane (Gina) Zamora; brother-in-law, Felix Avila. He is also survived by his favorite cousin, Tino Chavez and many nieces and nephews. Special friends; Bill, Harvey, Mark, Zeke, Frankie, etc.

He was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Zamora and oldest sister, Elida De La Rosa and an infant brother, Pedro.