Paula Zarate, 75 of Bay City, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006 in Houston, TX. She was born April 2, 1931 in Buckeye, TX to Gregorio Zarate and Maria Ozuna Zarate. She was a life long resident of Matagorda County and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

She is survived by her sisters: Amada Gonzales and Joyce Cantu of Bay City, Margaret Parrada and Mary Escobar of Houston, Hope Villarreal of California and Natalie Valadez of Aurora, CO; by her brothers: Guadalupe Zarate of Fort Worth, Julian Zarate of Orange, George Zarate of Houston, Rosendo Zarate of Bay City, Alonzo Zarate of Nederland, Emilio Zarate of Pasadena, Carmel Zarate of Pearland, Thomas Zarate of College Station and Phil Zarate of Bay City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio & Maria Ozuna Zarate and by her brothers: Francisco Zarate and Marcelino Zarate.

The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.