ZAPATA, TEXAS — Zaragoza Saldaña Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his residence in Zapata, Texas.

Mr. Saldaña was preceded in death by his father, Zaragoza Saldaña; and his sisters, Olga Lidia Saldaña and Jemima Saldaña.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sylvia Nery Valadez; his sons, Eduardo Saldaña (Katia Rubi Muñoz), Luis Gerardo Saldaña, and Osvaldo (Mayela) Saldaña; his mother, Maria Alicia Zapata; his sister, Noemi Saldaña; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and dear friends who will forever cherish his memory.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.

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