Born in Guadalajara, the long-time San Pedro resident passed away peacefully in his home in Tijuana on November 17, 2014.
Preceded in death by his father, Jose Manuel Zalapa, he is survived by his loving children: Anita Rojes, Yolanda Sierra, Jose Manuel Zalapa Jr. and Liliana Zalapa along with his mother, Ofelia Calvillo and his siblings, Mary Avila, Enrique Zalapa and Dolores Zalapa. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday, 5 to 9pm with a Rosary/Vigil service at 6:30pm in Green Hills Memorial Chapel.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 10:00am at St. Peter's Catholic Church in San Pedro. Burial to follow in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes.