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In Loving Memory

Nicholas Zapata

December 20, 1978 – April 15, 2022
Lived 43 years
Meadowlawn Cemetery · San Antonio, TX
“FOR NONE OF US LIVETH TO HIMSELF AND NO MAN DIETH TO HIMSELF” ROMANS 14:7
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Nicholas Zapata went to be with the Lord April 15, 2022. Born December 20, 1978 in San Antonio, Texas to Rosalinda Zapata. Nicholas was eldest of three boys. Growing up, they’ve had an unbreakable bond which carried on into adulthood. He attended and graduated from Sam Houston High School and decided to serve his country by joining the United States Marine Corps right after high school. Coming from a military family, he loved being a Marine and was proud of his service. Nicholas was very family oriented and loved spending quality time with his wife and three children. He also enjoyed attending BBQs, camping, family outings, church and his music, which he could listen to for hours whether to relax, chill, or get ready for fun with the family. And of course, he wouldn’t miss watching his San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Cowboys on game days. Nicks’ laughter was as contagious as his aura when he would enter a room. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was a great father, husband, brother, and played a significant role in the Zapata family. Nicholas is preceded in death by his Mother, Rosalinda Zapata Lopez; Grandparents, Domingo and Maria Zapata.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Ivone Angelica Zapata; children, Brandon Nicholas Zapata, Everett Nicholas Zapata and Rosalinda Rain Zapata; grandchildren, Maliyah Jane Zapata; siblings, Angel Zapata and Daniel Sandoval; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, extended family and friends.

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1978
Born December 20
1989
Nicholas was 11 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1995
Nicholas was 17 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
1998
Nicholas was 20 when Google was founded
2001
Nicholas was 23 when former Texas governor George W. Bush became president
2003
Nicholas was 25 when the Iraq War began
2022
Passed away April 15, age 43
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