Petra Zuniga, 82, of Toledo, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, in Toledo, Ohio.
She was born February 24, 1942 in Mercedes, TX to Pedro and Manuela (Montes De Oca) Zuniga.
Petra was a member of the Catholic Diocese of Toledo. A devout catholic, she formerly volunteered in the office at St. Mary’s Church in Toledo before it’s closing. She also attended St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Toledo and was a Eucharistic Minister. Petra devoted her life to God, the Virgin de Guadalupe, and her family. She loved gardening and loved her stray animals. A very independent, smart and strong-willed woman, she would do anything for anyone. Petra retired from State Employment Services on August 29, 2008 after forty-two years of employment. She took pride in helping the community find employment and called it her “social ministry”. She was a woman of full of faith, love and dedication to others in need. She had a sharp sense of humor and has left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.
Cherishing her memory is her daughter, Rosalinda Contreraz-Harris (Morlon); grandchildren, Frankie Waites, Eva Jones (Chris), Rosalinda Garcia (Cody), Antonia Garza, Jessica Harris, Jasmine Harris, Indigo Harris: sister, Maria Victoria Zuniga-Cornwell; great-grandchildren, Anna, Tavi, Anisa, Santos, Isabella, Carlos, Jesse, Antonio, Aubriella, Eva, Lorenzo, and baby Chris; She was an extended grandma for many and several other bonus great grandchildren: nieces & nephews, Mary Whiteman, James Montalvo (Rose), Anita Montalvo, John Montalvo (Sandy); and great-nieces, Crystal (Star), Miranda, and Angel. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson: Santos Leon Garcia, brother: Jose Montalvo, Nephew: Jose Montalvo II,
Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with the burial following in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Toledo.
Memorial contributions may be considered to the Toledo Humane Society.
Source: www.hoeningfuneralhome.com