Jose “Joe” Zamora, 51 passed away November 26, 2017 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center after a two-year battle with esophageal cancer. Joe was born October 31, 1966 in Prosser, WA to Gabriel and Lucy Zamora and was a lifelong resident of Mabton, WA. He graduated with the class of 1985 from Mabton High School. Joe always knew the importance of education and went back to school to earn his AA degree from YVCC and later continued his education at Heritage University. Throughout his life Joe’s pride and joy were his three children: Anika Zamora (Ramon Soto), Kyle Zamora, and Alejandro Jose Zamora (Vanessa DeLaCruz). Joe loved spending time with his family, especially his two grandsons Bryan and Noah. Joe had a close and irreplaceable bond with each of his siblings and was known as the most “travieso.” He is survived by two sisters, Blanca (David) Navarro and Elena (Juan) Martinez, and three brothers, Raul (Christy) Zamora, Gabriel (Misty) Zamora, and Gustavo “Gus” Zamora. Joe also had a special connection with each of his 15 nieces and nephews and those special people he considered family. Joe lived life to the fullest until his final minute. His favorite pastimes included dancing and listening to oldies, he loved all outdoor activities and joking around, but most importantly he loved making people smile, which is how he will always be remembered. He touched many people’s lives and will always live in their hearts. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Gabriel Zamora Sr. and brothers Rolando Zamora and Rogelio “Roy” Zamora.

Viewing and visitation will be held Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside, WA. Funeral Service will be Monday, December 4, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sunnyside, WA. Those wishing to sign Jose’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com. Smith Funeral Homes in care of arrangements.