Marco Antonio

Zapata Sr.

Marco Antonio Zapata, 69, of Andrews, Texas, passed away May 17, 2026. He was born August 24, 1956, in Villa Unión, Coahuila, Mexico, to the late Antonio Zapata and Consuelo De La Cruz.

Marco lived most of his life in Andrews. He married Mary Ann (Vera) Zapata on August 17, 1979; she preceded him in death in 2021. He was the eldest of his siblings and survived by Torivio Zapata, Ralph Zapata, Salvador Zapata, Teresa Lugo, Bertha Montanez, and Fidel Zapata. He was predeceased by his brother Domingo Zapata.

Marco was a devoted father to Marco Zapata, Roy Zapata, Melissa Butler, and Domingo Zapata. He cherished his grandchildren Cesar Zapata, Kayla Zapata, Damien Zapata, Bri'Anna Zapata, and Luke Butler, and his great-grandchildren Amari Zapata and Seryiah Zapata.

We gather to remember a man who loved life's simple joys — fishing, good food, football, boxing, and most of all, spending time with his family. He deeply loved his children and grandchildren, and nothing made him happier than being surrounded by those he cared for. He was known for his strong work ethic, loyal friendship, and kind heart. He also shared a special bond with his beloved dog, Supi. Though he will be greatly missed, his love, laughter, and memories will forever live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Services will be officiated by Pastor Isai Garcia at McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater, Texas. A prayer service will be Friday, May 22, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be Saturday, May 23, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Sweetwater Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest alongside his wife, Mary Ann Zapata.

Pallbearers; Torivio Zapata, Ralph Zapata, Salvador Zapata, Marco Zapata, Cesar Zapata,

Sergio Martinez, Junior Zamora

Honorary Pallbearer; Luke Butler

Arrangements are entrusted to McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.