Javier Zapata's Obituary
Javier Zapata, age 68, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1956, in La Ceiba, Honduras.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Derlene Jannell Zapata; children, Christina Eve “Tina” Zapata Laue (Kevin), Javier Benjamin “Ben” Zapata (Amanda), Amanda Beth Tresch (Simon), Ericka Vanessa Abarca Campos, and Carlos Luis Abarca Campos (Wendy); and grandchildren, Magnus Raven Laue Zapata, Olyna Rebekah Zapata, Abram Michael Tresch, Olivia Grace Zapata, Makala Rose Tresch, Javier Caleb Zapata, Penelope Joy Zapata, and Madeleine Hope Zapata. He is also survived by his mother, Eda America Cordova Zapata; siblings, Carlos Roberto Zapata, Jr., Mario Fernando Zapata, Carlos Luis Abarca, Sr., and Patricia Eugenia Campos; and many extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos Roberto Zapata, Sr.; and a granddaughter, Makayla Rose Tresch.
Javier was the greatest of men. He was the embodiment of a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. With his bear hugs and boisterous smile, he greeted everyone as if they were family. He knew no stranger. No matter if you were in the grocery store or the post office he would stop his day, ask how you are and pray for anyone in that moment of need. He was an old school gentleman in giving respect and courtesy. The space he filled in all the lives he touched around him will forever encourage others to continue the legacy of LOVE, Joy, Peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. The family he left behind will forever love him and never forget his memory. We, his family, all believe that Heaven just got a little louder!! Praise God y Hallelujah!!
An evening wake will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana.
Relatives and friends are also invited to attend the funeral services on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home with additional visitation beginning at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in the adjacent Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with Mr. Zapata’s funeral arrangements. His family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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