Raul B. Zuniga, known as Roy to his friends and family, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the age of 79. He was surrounded by his loving family that will miss him dearly.

He leaves behind his son, Corky Zuniga (wife Patty), daughter Rachel Zuniga-Spikes (husband Phillip), son Ruben Zuniga (wife Sophia), son Michael Zuniga. Roy was affectionately "Grandpa" to Terrie Zuniga, Reginald Zuniga, Royce Spikes, Trent Zuniga, Trevor Zuniga, Joseph Zuniga, and Callie Zuniga, as well as Dara Ostermayer, and Katie Feehan. He also enjoyed time with his 10 great grandchildren: Tailah, Tyriq, Ahlaeya, Briella, Fallon, Kenley, Madelyn, Caleb, Rowan and he had one more on the way. Roy had two living brother Carlos Zuniga (wife Cora), and Joe Zuniga (wife Angie). He also has two sisters: Elia Rodriguez and Yolanda Donner and several nieces and nephews that came to visit often. Preceding Roy in death were his parents, Juan and Blanca Zuniga of San Antonio, his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Sally Zuniga, his son Edward Zuniga, and brothers Gabriel Zuniga and Juan Zuniga.

Up until a few weeks ago, Roy was still going to work every day. At the age of 79, he did this not because he had to, but because he loved the job and being around the people. He worked in the metal fabrication industry starting his career at Pearland Industries where he stayed for almost 40 years until moving to Door King, where he works another 15. He took pride in his job and wanted to pass along his vast knowledge before leaving the company. His work and work family were a big part of his life.

As residents of Pearland since 1970, Roy and Sally raised their family most of that time at the Zuniga house on N. Washington Avenue. After the kids were all grown, and after Sally's death in 2006, Roy never moved from the family home. He spent most of his spare time sitting out on the front porch, visiting with friends and family, and listening to the train go by. During his final days, he would still find a way to make it out to that red porch, if only for a little while. He also enjoyed many trips over the years back to San Antonio to visit family, or to the river. He wasn't much for getting into the water but would rather sit in a chair along the banks of the Guadalupe or Frio, and enjoy time with his family.

When Roy and Sally decided to leave San Antonio, he talked his sister Yolanda into following a year later. Yolanda didn't just move to the area, but moved in next door, and enjoyed being neighbors and raising their families together for many years. After she and her family moved to Houston, her and her brother remained very close, speaking on the phone almost every day. During his final weeks, Yolanda and her daughter, Debbie Rios stayed at the house much of that time, helping Rachel and Corky care for Roy. Roy appreciated having the company. And even though her Uncle Roy didn't pay her like he did when she was a young girl, Debbie still sat by her uncle's bedside and rubbed his feet for hours at a time. He always said to anyone sitting close to him that the Dr. said a foot rub would improve his health, and we all pretended to believe it. We know he left this world owing a bunch of people a lot of money for rubbing those feet.

Please join the family in celebrating his life at Peevey Funeral Home, Tuesday, November 1, at 11:00am, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery.