Rosa Cantu Zapata Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Rosa Cantu Zapata in Cotulla, Texas is shared. Rosa, born on March 21, 1937 in Dilley, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Rosa will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Rosa by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Rosa is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Rosa’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her children, Odessa Arebalo and Leonardo Arebalo Jr.. She is survived by: her daughter Elsa Mata (Joel); her grandchildren, Andrea A. Carabajal, Carlos Arebalo, Rigo Arebalo, Joseph Mata, Odessa Mata and Ruben Gauna; and her brother Gil Cantu Jr..
