Conrad O. Zavala

Conrad O. Zavala, 92, a longtime Moses Lake resident and restaurant owner passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 in Moses Lake, Washington. Viewing will be held from 3-7p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2012 at The Assembly at Moses Lake Church, 431 E. Brown. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2012 at The Assembly of Moses Lake Church. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens.  Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com   Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Conrad was born February 19, 1920 in Andice, Texas, to Juan and Carlota (Ortegon) Zavala. He was the fifth eldest of 15 brothers and sisters. Conrad met and married Ernestina, his wife of 60 years, in Elsa, Texas, where they lived for the next ten years. They later moved to Lubbock, Texas.  In the early 60's, they moved to Othello, Washington, and settled in Moses Lake in 1968.

Conrad had many accomplishments throughout his life such as serving his country in the United States Army during World War II in Asia Pacific. He had many leadership roles throughout his career and was a self-made business man.  Conrad and Ernestina owned El Charro Café for 40 years until its closing in 2008.

Conrad is survived by 4 sons, 2 daughters, 22 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, 3 sisters, a companion, and many loving nieces and nephews.  Children include: Conrad Jr and Francisca Zavala, Seattle, Wa; Eradio and Rosa Zavala, Primm, NV; Jaime and Lupe Zavala, Las Vegas, NV; Hector and Teresa Zavala, Moses Lake, Wa; Gloria and Frank Martinez, Prosser, Wa; Blanca and Patrick Law, Ellensburg, Wa; his brother, Juan Zavala; sisters: Eusevia Cerrillo, Agapita Hunsaker, and  Irma Kirpes; and his companion, Isabel Gonzalez-Zavala. He is preceded in death by his wife, mother, father, 9 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Conrad loved spending time with his family, cooking, and entertaining. His personal enjoyments were playing dominoes with his sons, playing the guitar, and most of all fishing.  He will be greatly missed but he leaves behind a legacy of respect, love for family, hard work, and strong family values.