Juanita R. Zuniga, beloved mother/grandmother, went to be with her Lord, peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 93 on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She was born on February 8, 1927, in Harlingen, Texas. She married Agapito Zuniga, and together they raised 10 children.
Juanita was passionate about her family and her faith. She also had a passion for music, song and dance and was an ardent prayer warrior for her family. She leaves behind these gifts which her children cherish and instill in their own children to be passed on for future generations to emulate and honor her memory.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Josefa(Carrizales) Rodriguez, her brother Amador Rodriguez, sisters Margarita R. Cruz and Rosa R. Orozco, husband, Agapito Z. Zuniga, a son, David Zuniga, and a grandson, Arturo Hernandez Zuniga. She is survived by her sisters Josefina R. Pena and Lucelia Dueñez, children, Melva Zuniga, Enrique (Elvira) Zuniga, Rosie (Juan) Sanchez, Dora (Luis) Luna, Juan Zuniga, Maggie (Abelardo) Galvan, Elizabeth (Frank) Garza, AgapitoZuniga Jr., Daniel (Blanca) Zuniga, 28 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and numerous loving nephews, nieces and extended family members who were blessed by her love and devotion to them.
The family extends its sincerest gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Fox Hollow nursing home for the compassionate care they bestowed on our mom, as well as to all who came to visit her or called to inquire about her wellbeing. A special thank you goes to her longtime and loyal provider Ms. Yadira Lorenzana, who was like a daughter to her. Together they all helped make our mother’s final stage of her life happy and peaceful.
A prayer service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at the Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. No viewing or indoor services are scheduled.
Funeral arrangements are being provided by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home at 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas.  (956) 350-8485
Floral tributes may be sent to Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens at 4464 Old Port Isabel Rd., Brownsville, Texas 78526. (956) 831-4216.
Honorary Pallbearers include her sons: Enrique, Juan, Agapito Jr. and Daniel Zuniga; grandsons: Raul Hernandez Zuniga, Joe Zuniga, Steven Sanchez, David Zuniga Jr., Rick Luna, Abel Galvan, Mathew Zuniga; and nephew Richard Cruz.
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My condolences to the family I pray that god will give you strength god rest her soul.
Rosie, my most sincere condolences to you and Juan and the rest of your family. I pray God grant you peace in your heart as he leads you through this season.
I will forever remember her as the sweetest lady, way more than a neighbor to us❤️ May She Rest In Eternal Paradise
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