Carol

Zavaleta

In Loving Memory Of

Carol Zavaleta

February 17, 1981 - October 26, 2025

Carol Zavaleta, 44, entered the kingdom of the Lord on Sunday morning, October 26, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.

She was born on February 17, 1981, to Maria Gloria Cortez in Harlingen, Texas.

Carol, a passionate worker and elegant dresser, was renowned for her kindness and nurturing nature. As an exceptional mother, she consistently supported her daughters in all aspects of their lives. Despite being a single parent, she demonstrated remarkable strength and faith, managing her responsibilities independently. Carol was a devoted member of Our Fathers House Church in Harlingen, Texas. She graduated from Harlingen High School in the class of 2000.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria Gloria Cortez.

Carol leaves behind to cherish her beautiful memory, her loving family, children, Jamie Nicole Gonzales (Daniel Mendoza Jr.), Jaylynn Marie Gonzales, Julissa Renee Gonzales, Brianna Lynn Villarreal; siblings, Aida Cortez (Joe Garcia), Jessica Cortez (Juan Limas), Robert Hernandez, David Cortez; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A chapel service will be held on October 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel led by Pastor Hector Perez.

A funeral procession will depart Trinity Funeral Home at 12:00 p.m. for interment to follow to Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery in Harlingen, Texas.

Honored to serve as her pallbearers will be Daniel Mendoza Jr., Ezzie Cortez, Alexander Covorrubias, Anthony Hernandez, Robert Hernandez, and Isaac Vasquez.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Carol Zavaleta have entrusted her funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com