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Salome Zamora, Jr. joined his Lord and savior on July 19, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on November 21, 1933 in Malakoff, Texas to Salome Zamora, Sr. and Augustina Molina Zamora. Mr. Zamora was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Hugo Zamora. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Consuelo (Connie) Padilla Zamora; daughters, Liz Sinclair (Randy), Dr. Christina McConnell (John) and Michelle Parish (Darin); sister, Minerva Zamora; grandchildren, Ryan Sinclair, Reece Sinclair and Jack McConnell. Sal spent 22 years serving his country in the Air Force. On his first attempt, he forged his birth certificate because he was not yet 18, but his recruiter frowned upon that method. He eventually got his mother to sign permission for him and he was able to join on September 17, 1950 at the age of 17. His service took him to Topeka, England, Germany, New Orleans, Wyoming, Detroit, Denver, San Antonio, Korea, Washington, Austin, and Madrid, Spain. He began his military career as a fireman and served in that capacity for 14 years. Due to an injury, he then transitioned to personnel/human resources, and once he retired from the Air Force was able to continue that career at the University of Texas Health Science Center, where he retired in 1996. Sal and Connie were married on March 9, 1956. They met in junior high school and then spent 64 years together building a family. They traveled around with the Air Force and eventually settled back home in San Antonio. They came from humble beginnings, but through hard work and perseverance, they were able to build a better life for their children. Sal was a loving father to his three daughters (Liz, Christina, and Michelle). He was proud that all of his daughters went on to graduate from college and pursue post-graduate degrees. He was a great jokester with his sons-in-law (Randy, John, and Darin) and formed a loving relationship with each of them. He took particular pride in his grandsons (Ryan and Reece Sinclair and Jack McConnell). Through his grandsons he was thrilled that he finally had interested participants to pass along all of his golf wisdom. Speaking of golf. Sal loved to play golf, talk about golf, watch golf, read about golf, buy golf clubs, and teach others about golf. He golfed with his buddies at Ft. Sam golf course and was golfing three times a week up until COVID-19 abruptly put an end to it. Sal was 86 years old and still able to shoot his age! Sal had an infectious smile that lit up his face. He was a great storyteller and had many “tall tales” to share. He was a jokester to the end. Sal was placed on hospice on June 22 due to complications from multiple myeloma. He was able to be at home with his family making memories until the end. His family will forever be grateful for the love surrounding him his last month. He told all who would listen how he was the luckiest man alive because he had the greatest wife, most amazing daughters, best sons-in-law, and the most wonderful grandsons. When the time came for him to leave this earth, he was being showered with love by his family as he was greeted by Jesus with open arms. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 from 6:00pm-9:00pm, with a Rosary at 7:00pm at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A procession will depart the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 9:30am, with a 10:00am Funeral Mass at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, masks are required. Although we would love to reach out and hug you during this difficult time, we are also practicing physical distancing. In addition, due to COVID-19 restrictions at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, graveside service will be private. Flowers can be sent to Mission Park North or you may make a donation to First Tee of Greater San Antonio, a charitable golf organization for children he spoke of often https://www.firstteesanantonio.org For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the Tributes section. MISSION PARK FUNERAL CHAPELS NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE DR. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78230 (210) 349-1414

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Salome Zamora Jr.

November 21, 1933 - July 19, 2020