David Zapata
August 19, 1956 - October 15, 2020
David Zapata, 64, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. He was born August 19, 1956 in Robstown, Texas to the late Valentine R. Zapata and Olga Maria Solis Zapata. David grew up in Robstown and worked the fields as a young man before moving to the Metroplex. He was a boxing coach and loved everything about boxing. He never met a stranger and would talk forever if given the opportunity. He loved hanging out with his brothers, riding motorcycles and going fishing. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home, 500 E. Main Street, Grand Prairie, Texas with a rosary at 5:00 p.m. David is survived by his wife of 43 years, Priscilla A. Zapata, daughter, Celia Macias Reyes, grandchildren, Amaris, Maleina, Jacob and Gabriel Macias, siblings, Ruben Zapata and wife, Sandra, Elvia Muniz and husband Nelson, Melida Zapata and Nora Zapata. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Andres Benavides, Jose Antonio Zapata, Victor Zapata, Valentine Zapata, Jr., Arnulfo Zapata and Olga Zapata.
David Zapata, 64, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. He was born August 19, 1956 in Robstown, Texas to the late Valentine R. Zapata and Olga Maria Solis Zapata. David grew up in Robstown and worked the fields as a young man... View Obituary & Service Information