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Frank "Poncho" Zamora

August 15, 1946 — February 4, 2023

Albuquerque, NM

 

Frank “Poncho” Zamora, age 76, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Saturday February 28th, 2023 at  UNM Hospital.

Life

Date of Birth: August 15, 1946

Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Names Of Parents: Perfecto Zamora and Gumercinda Zamora

Childhood Siblings:  Rose Estrada and Joe Zamora

Marriages: Jeanette Vigil Zamora ex wife

Kathy Garcia Partner for 19 years

Education: Valley High School

Designations, awards: Commercial Driver’s License Truck Driving since he was 16 years old to 76 of age a total of 60 Years

Truck Driver Forman Take care of Trucks dispatch to different Job Sites

Employment: Chavez Trucking age 16 to 21

Franklin Earthmoving Trucking age 21

CBS Trucking

Louie/Casillas Trucking

Pete's Trucking worked for Uncle Pete and Auntie Sandra

My dad was well known in the Trucking Business. They called him Pancho the Godfather. He was reliable responsible and always 20 minutes early.

His bosses looked up to him, they liked him a lot and always wanted him to work for Company.

Hobbies: Music, Playing Guitar , Singing and Dancing, Fishing, Hunting, Fixing Cars, Flying his 2 Airplanes he was very proud of

Sports: My dad loved going to the Patriots Football game in Boston

. We have Season tickets. He got to go with his Grandson Michael,

 his son Frankie and Nephew Raymond. 

They had a blast. 

It was a great experience for them.

They either drove or took the Train that goes to Gillette Stadium.

They got to go shopping at the Pro shop and buy hats, Jackets and shirts.

 They had a great time, and they would come back with a huge smile and tell me about the experience at the game.

My dad and Kathy got to experience Season tickets to the Red Sox baseball games in Boston.

My brother Frankie also bought them tickets to go to the Red Sox game.  We all went together.

 I have great pictures of them cheering the Red Sox singing the song Sweet Caroline and standing up with the crowd.

Religious: Catholic

Humor: My dad had a great sense of humor he liked to joke, and he would make everyone laugh

Family

Children: Renee Zamora Bennett

Frankie JR Zamora

Grandchildren: Eyzea Zamora, Michael Bennett, Nakayla Zamora, Angelina Bennett

Siblings: Rose Estrada and Joe Zamora 

Nephew and Nieces: He had a lot of wonderful Nieces and Nephews

Friends: My dad had a lot of friends. He was very friendly.

a lot of people liked my dad.  Pets: my dad liked dogs the name was Chico.

Predeceased by:

Siblings: Alex Zamora, Peto Zamora, Antacio Zamora, Felicita Marquez and Mary Maldonado

Service:

Monday February 27th

Trujillo Family Funeral Home

110 Alvarado Dr SE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108

Viewing 6:00 to 8:00 pm

 

Tuesday February 28th

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church

9502 Fourth St NW

Albuquerque, NM

7:30 am Viewing

8:00 am Rosary

9:00 am Funeral

Burial:   Sunset Memorial Park

924 Menaul Blvd NE

Albuq, NM 87107

Pallbearers: Michael Bennett, Eyzea Zamora, Pete Vigil, Raymond Zamora

Frank Grine, and Johnny Baca

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