Guadalupe Zuniga Fadal, 71, passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, aunt, great-aunt, and friend, who was a true blessing, and no words can express how much this kind, loving, generous person was loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

Guadalupe ("Lupe") was born in El Paso, Texas on July 28, 1949, the first of nine children of Manuel and Alicia Zuniga. She studied and excelled at piano and organ at a very early age, soon becoming church organist for San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in El Paso. She attended Bel Air High School, and went on to graduate from the University of Texas at El Paso ("UTEP"), with a Bachelor Degree in Music, majoring in piano performance. She then enrolled in the University of Houston and earned her Master Degree in Music. She was an accomplished and very talented pianist, as well as vocalist.

Lupe was also very much a Nature child: a fascinated stargazer (whenever Houston would offer a clear night sky!); she loved beautiful flowers, and especially admired the tiny wildflowers that grew by the side of the road; and she really loved the desert region of El Paso, especially when the cactus was in bloom. She enjoyed bible study, learning (no matter the subject), reading (she was an avid reader), movies, shopping, and she loved and excelled in cooking.

She was an employee of ExxonMobil for over 34 years, advancing to the position of Executive Assistant in the Production Department, where she enjoyed her work assignments, meeting new people, and over the years, making new friends throughout the corporation.

Lupe and Tommy met at UTEP, where both were studying piano and voice, but have remained residents of Houston for over 50 years. They are members of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, very devoted to their church and to their faith.

Lupe is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 41 years, Tommy, five loving siblings (Christina Gonzales, Mary Angela Guerrero, Socorro Alicia Piontek de Zuniga, Grace Gloria Zuniga, and Jose Angel ("Joe") Zuniga), as well as loving aunts and uncles, and numerous loving cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Lupe was preceded in death by her parents, her infant sister Cynthia, and two brothers, Mark and David.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Houston, Texas, or to the charity of your choice.