Angel Zavala
Obituary
Angel Zavala, 90, Salina, passed away
Friday (Aug. 10, 2018) at his home. He was born March 24, 1928, in
Hoisington, the son of Gabriel and Higinia Zavala. Angel graduated
from Newton High School in 1946, serving in the U.S. Army from 1951
to 1953. He married Beatrice Alejos in 1959.
He worked at a Salina bakery mixing
dough in the early '60s and as a part-time contract hauler for the
Salina Journal, delivering bundles of newspapers to surrounding
cities. He received his own route in 1963. After the bakery shut
down, he worked as a furnace operator at Roberts Industries (later
Federal Mogul) until their plant shut down in 1982. He continued to
work for the Salina Journal, retiring Aug. 31, 2014, completing 53
years as a contract hauler.
He enjoyed movies, photography,
fishing, watching Royals games and spending time with his family. He
was always thrilled to see or watch any of his family and friends
involved in any activity. He expressed his love openly and those who
knew him knew of his kindness and generosity.
He is preceded in death by his parents
and his siblings: Carmen, Mike, Benita, Felicia, Lucio and Eugene.
His survivors include his wife,
Beatrice of the home; sons, Frank and John Zavala, Salina;
granddaughter, Martina (Brant) Benjamin and great-grandson, Aidan,
all of Salina; his brother, Albert, Stockton, California; and many
nieces and nephews throughout Kansas and California.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held
at 11 a.m. Friday (Aug. 17, 2018) at the St. Mary's Queen of the
Universe Catholic Church. Friends may call at the Ryan Mortuary from
4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 16, 2018), where Vigil services will be
held at 7 p.m. For more information or to leave condolences go to
www.ryanmortuary.com.
