Raul Zarate Jr. Obituary Raul "Rudy" Zarate Jr.,47, passed away Sunday, March 16th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother Rosemary Reno. He is survived by his father Raul Zarate Sr. of Slaton, TX, his sister Emma Burrell of Hendersonville, NC and his companion Betty Salazar of Lubbock, TX. He is also survived by his children Arieawna Zarate of Ohio, Ave'Anna Wells of Chesapeake, VA, J.C. Ramirez, M'Kayla Salazar, and Jaiden Zarate of Lubbock, TX and his grandchildren Jackson and Elijah Wells. Rudy was born in Lubbock, TX on April 10th, 1977. He graduated from Frenship high school in 1995. His favorite pastime was watching the Washington Commanders (Redskins) play and trying to convert his kids to be fans as well. Rudy loved his family and was a wonderful father, son, brother, cousin and friend. Spending time with the ones he loved was what he cherished most. Memorial service will be held at Thrive Life Church Thursday March 20th at 6pm. In honor of him we will be wearing the colors for the Commanders. Services

Memorial Service Thursday March 20, 2025 6:00 PM