Karen Lee Zapata

With love and remembrance, we honor the life of Karen Lee Zapata who passed away on 08 Dec 2024. She was the radiant center of our family, a devoted mother, a proud grandmother, and a friend to all who knew her. She had a heart made of butterfly wings, the spirit of a warrior, and she would give the world to her loved ones. She has been through moments darker than midnight, but it has only served to make her stronger, smarter and fiercely resilient. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and unyielding grace. She was one of the kindest souls.



Karen Zapata was a woman of strength and vision. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business, embodying a lifelong commitment to learning and excellence. But her greatest accomplishments were found in the lives she touched—her children, her grandson, and everyone blessed to cross her path.



She became a mother for the first time in 1967 with the birth of her eldest daughter, followed by her son in 1984 and her youngest daughter in 1986. Each of her children was the light of her life, and she nurtured them with boundless love, wisdom, and unwavering support. In 2021, she welcomed her cherished grandson, who brought her immeasurable joy and renewed purpose.



Through her courageous battle with cancer, she exemplified the deepest strength of spirit. Even in her most challenging moments, she carried herself with grace, inspiring those around her with her resilience, warmth, and unshakable hope.



Karen Zapata lived a life with love and meaning. She taught us to cherish each moment, to find beauty in the ordinary, and to face life’s hardships with bravery and compassion. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will forever guide us.



She will forever be remembered in our hearts as a beacon of love and strength, and her memory will continue to illuminate our lives.