Javier G Zavala, age 75, of Friendship, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at his home.
Javier was born September 9, 1946, in Guanajuato, Mexico. He worked as a Track Inspector for Union Pacific Railroad for 37 years. He enjoyed fishing, bonfires, gardening, spending time with family and friends, scratch-offs, and feeding the birds and deer but not the squirrels.
Javier was preceded in death by: Nicolasa Gregorius, Richard Gregorius and Sabrina (Jade) Zavala
He was survived by his three children: Alma Zavala (Adam), Javier Zavala Jr (Jackie), and Anna (Zavala) Wolf (Jason). He was also survived by his seven grandchildren; Javier Joseph, Brianna, Antonio, Niko, Ricardo, Ariana, and Evalina, and nine great-grandchildren; Javier, Breon (Lucas), Navi, Kayden, Nalani, Sebastian, Sophia, Amaya, and Ezra. He was also survived by his very good friends, Olie, Harrison, and Fisher.
So sorry for your loss. May Javier Rest In Peace.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Javier was my first track Foreman when I started at Mitchell Yard in 1978. The crew worked hard for him because they respected him and he did the same. A great one of a kind human being. Rest In Peace my friend!
Zavala
One of the hardest working men I knew. Taught those of us that could be taught just what it meant to be a true Railroader. His respect was something that had true meaning! He was loved by us all with the exception of a few and none of us liked those guys anyway. The CNW, UP and us all sure owe him a RIP. And those angels up there better get ready….cause he will be putting you all to work and I do mean a good days work!
En paz descanse tío que Dios lo resiba en su gloria 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Anna so sorry for your family’s loss. Hugs & prayers to you all.
My sincere condolences to the whole family. I worked with Javier in my early years in Milwaukee. He was a great friend was always there when you needed him.
Good friends are hard to find , and Javier was a good friend . We had many good times together. God has called him home and he is no longer in pain. Heaven has a new angel . Rest in peace good man . My condolences to his family.
My deepest sympathies to you and the whole Zavala family. We lost a truly great man and one of our heroes on our Mount Rushmore. Javier was a mentor to me and all our railroad brothers. RIP SENIOR.
It was a pleasure to meet, get to know and respect this man. We will miss him on our family visits back to Wisconsin.
Zavala family. Know you are in our prayers and send our deepest condolences. Please reach out if you need anything.
My deepest condolences goes out to your family my prayers and tears our with you . I liked Javier a lot I use to drive him crazy finding broken rails and bad spots on the tracks , many long cold nights spent with him riding up and down the tracks fixing my train. God bless you Javier may you Rest In Peace
Our deepest sympathy to Javier’s family. Greg, UP Railroad engineer, retired. RIP
Me despido. Deti. Por. Ahora. Dios. Y. La vida. Se encargarán. De. Reunirnos. El. Algún. Lugar. Aya. En. Otro lugar. Descansa. Con. Santidad. Ermano te. Amamos. Todatu. Familia especialmente. Tu. Mamá y. Todos. Tus ermano. Familia. Savala
So sorry to hear this about the Senior. I am privileged and honored to have work with such a great hard working and personal human being. You will be greatly missed.
Godspeed brother…
Anna & Jason
I lost a teacher and a good friend
I’m sure that doesn’t compare to what you lost
Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anna,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know this is a very difficult time. Please know that I’m here if you need me. Love you!