Edward (Lalo) Zavala was born on June 10, 1931 in Dawson, New Mexico, to parents Jesus and Rosa Villasenor Zavala, he passed peacefully on October 16, 2026.
Edward left Dawson, NM when the mines closed in 1950. He moved his mother and siblings to Raton, NM and at the age of 19 he went to California to find work. He worked at Hormel Corp for many years and for the State of California where he retired. Edward enjoyed playing golf, going to the casinos, card games, dominos and watching football. His favorite team was the Rams.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, his two sons, Eddie and Johnny of California, his brothers Raoul, John and wife Judy, Alfonso and wife Fern, his sisters Josie and husband Manuel Moreno, Beatrice and husband Pete Tovar, Jessie and husband George Valdez, Ruth and husband Gerald Bush, Christine and husband Manuel Trujillo, Carmen and husband Frank Rivali, brothers In-law Louis Maya and Virgil Grizzle.
Edward is survived by his wife, of 70 years, Betty Jean of Springer, NM, daughter Cindy Macias, his brother David and wife Socorro, sisters Anna Maya and Carol Grizzle. Grand children, Michael and wife Moncia Macias, Brittany and husband David Ngo, Nicole and husband Sal Torres and Cheyanne Zavala. Great grandchildren Violet and Roman Macias, Hailey Caro, Xaiden Ngo, Jayden, Skymarie, Chase, Bella and Noah Torres and great-great-grandchild Analiyah Torres, all of California, and many nieces and nephews.
Edward will be missed by all who knew him and the memories he shared about his beloved Dawson, NM.
Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, at St. Patrick’s – St. Joseph’s Church at 11:00 am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Inurnment will follow at the Mount Calvary Cemetery; a gathering will be held at St. Patrick’s-St. Joseph’s Parish Hall.
The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Clayton Nursing and Rehabilitation for the wonderful care and compassion they provided to Edward (Lalo) Zavala.
A special thank you to my son Michael and wife Monica Macias, Loretta (sissy) Rojo, Paul Rojo (for the late night calls), Aunt Carol Grizzle for calls of laughing and crying, Stephanie Torres (your uncle loved your enchiladas, Carol Baca (my angel), Kim and John Valdez (best neighbors ever), Sarah Valdez for taking time to cut my parents hair, and Sandra Zamora for the kindness, love and support during this time. Love Cindy Macias
Arrangements for Edward (Lalo) Zavala are entrusted to the care of Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home of Raton, NM.
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