ZAPATA, TEXAS- Claudia Paredes, 54, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Those who knew Claudia knew that she was the sweetest, most caring person you could ever meet. Her soft smile and calming demeanor could make anyone feel welcome in her presence. Claudia always had an affinity for working with children, but even more when she welcomed her first grandson, Ozzy. He was her pride and joy, and her world revolved around him. She was always ready to babysit, no matter how busy her day was. Claudia was the most loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandma, and she will be missed dearly. Claudia is preceded in death by her father, Armando Martinez and father-in-law, Jose Angel Paredes. Claudia is survived by her loving husband of 32 years Javier A. Paredes, son Xavier O. (Alyssa) Paredes, grandson Xavier O. Paredes Jr.; mother, Oralia Martinez; sisters, San Juana (Zachary) Garza, Irma (Jose Maria) Martinez, Maria O. (Juan Carlos) Martinez; brothers, Jose A. (Cecilia) Martinez, Homero (Christine) Martinez, Arnoldo (Judith) Martinez; mother-in-law, Brigida Paredes; brothers-in-law, Jose A. (Maggie) Paredes, Jaime (Carmen) Paredes; sister-in-law, Diana (Luis) Solis, and by numerous other family members and friends.

Visitation hours will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. with a rosary at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

The funeral procession will depart at 10:30 a.m. for a 11:00 a.m. funeral mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Committal services will follow at Zapata County Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home Daniel A. Gonzalez, Funeral Director, 2102 N. US HWY 83 Zapata, Texas