Aristeo “Teco” R. Zamora

November 12, 1927 – August 21, 2025

Aristeo R. Zamora, “Teco” to his family and close friends, passed away peacefully at his home with his loved ones on August 21, 2025, in Sacramento. He was 97 years old. Born on November 12, 1927, in Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico, son of Aristeo and Barbara Zamora. Teco made Sacramento his home for the past 75 years. He started his career with the Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring from the State of California.

He belonged to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and loved being with his family. He had many hobbies he enjoyed, boxing, baseball and golf. He was inducted into the Mexican American Hall of Fame for boxing. Teco was one of the founders of the Northgate Pee-Wee league.  He is survived by his children Leticia Zamora, Daniel Zamora (Tracie), and Rosalie Zamora, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A vigil service will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5pm-8pm, with a Rosary at 6pm, at George L. Klumpp Chapel. On Friday, September 19, 2025, there will be a Mass at 9:30am at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, with the burial following at St. Mary’s Cemetery at 11:30am.