Richard Giron Zamora

Ricardo Giron “Richard” Zamora, age 93, of Polvadera, New Mexico, peacefully entered his eternal home on Friday, July 26, 2024. He was born on Wednesday, May 6, 1931, in Polvadera, New Mexico.

Richard was the son of Francisco “Frank” and Seferina (nee Giron) Zamora.

He was married to Guadalupe Maria “Lupe” Zamora (nee Sanchez) on March 26, 1951. They were married for 73 years

Richard met Lupe in the mid 1940's on South Williams Street in Albuquerque. After serving in the US Navy Richard returned home and they were married. Richard passed just 53 days after his bride - a beautiful testament of their love story. They had been married for 73 years. Together they decided to have one service with their final resting place on their farm in Polvadera.

Richard was the true definition of a man of faith. He was strong and courageous, and so proud of his family. Richard loved to golf, but working was his passion. He was a barber by trade until 1992, however his true love was farming. Richard, for some time, farmed a 100+ acre chili and hay farm that he worked in some form until the spring of 2023. Richard, alongside his wife, was a member of the First Baptist Church in Socorro for nearly 50 years; he also served as deacon. He and Lupe also served at the Spanish Mission for 5 years. Richard served for three years in the US Navy as an E-3 Engineer on the USS Ashtabula.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife - Lupe, brother - Francisco "Pancho", and parents, Francisco & Seferina Zamora.

Richard leaves behind a legacy and is survived by his four sons: Richard “Rick” Zamora, Jr, (Michele) of Lubbock, TX, Dr. Frank T. Zamora (Margie) of Las Cruces, NM, Larry Zamora (Laura) of Denton, TX, Andrew Zamora (Stephany) of Lubbock, TX

6 Siblings: Angela (Benny) Martinez, Benny (Louise) Zamora, Marcella Weig, Eloy (Lupe) Zamora, Josephine “Fita” (Andy) Contreras, Mary Ann (Eddie) Gonzales

14 Grandchildren: Jamie (Tara) Zamora, Janae Zamora, Sadie (Dennis Ray) Smith, Kent (Allie), Zamora, Sunni (Jonathan) Raitz, Jeremy Zamora, Amos Zamora, Derek (Stephanie) Zamora, Ben (Bethany) Zamora, Andrea (Kirk) Tardy, Summer (Josh) Hair, Jeffrey (Alex) Zamora, Randall Zamora, Brewer Zamora,

21 Great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews