Jose Zarate Zambrano passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family at the age of 74. He was born in Michoacan, Mexico on September 9, 1949. He was the son of Remedios and Nicolas Zarate. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Rachel Zarate. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Guadalupe Zarate, Rafael Zarate, Josefina Zarate and Fidel Zarate. He is survived by his brother Luis Zarate. His two daughters Veronica Zarate and Rebecca Cantu. He is survived by his grandchildren Bernadette Gutierrez, Jasmin Ledesma, Julieann Gonzales, Kurhyn Pimentel, Haylee Zarate, Rhyemdi Zarate, Olivia Zarate and Jackson Jose Zarate. He is survived by his great grandchildren Myla Camarena, Cleo Camarena, Sarah Ledesma and Benjamin Ledesma.

After migrating here from Mexico at the age of 17, Jose began work as a farm laborer for Balakian Bros. After many years as a farm laborer, he began working at SunWest Packing as a machine operator. He worked in this position for over 20 years until his retirement. Jose's favorite hobby was gardening. On the weekends you could find him doing yard work for neighbors and friends. He was outside working in the yard rain or shine, hot or cold.

Jose was best known for his beautiful blue eyes and hard-working hands. His greatest joys in life were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He left his family with countless memories. Memories filled with happiness and love. He will forever live on through the stories that will be passed down for generations to come.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."