Michael Zapata Moncada

Michael Zapata Moncada, 52, passed away Friday, April 13, 2007 to join Jesus Christ to continue his mission to glorify and serve His holy name. Matt 28:19:20. “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit . . . Preceded in death by his father Manuel M. Moncada; sister, Debbie Nellie Moncada; brother, Manuel Moncada, Jr., Survived by his mother, Gloria Z. Moncada; sister, Jacqueline Moncada Salazar; brother-in-law, Salvador Salazar, Jr. and his beloved extended family of friends in Bozeman, Montana. Also preceded by his family pets Frosty (The Great White Cat), Pirate, Buddy, Homer, Baby, and Orange. Survived by his pets Patch and Natasha (Twinkle Toes), and his family pets Pancho Bon Jovi and Little Kitty. He was a member of the Catholic church. He served in the Naval Forces as a Lieutenant with deep pride. He was working with loyal devotion at Old Chicago Restaurant in Bozeman, Montana and he proudly worked for other previous employers with a great amount of dedication and pride in his lifetime. From Mike's extended family in Bozeman: Mike, our dear friend and an inspiration to hundreds, has won the final battle on Earth--He has left us to join our Lord in heaven. We, his extended family in Bozeman, Montana, mourn his death but celebrate his life. We realize his miracle was worked here on Earth with all of the lives he touched and changed on a daily basis. He served as bartender at many Bozeman restaurants including the Spanish Peaks Brewery, Bennigans and Old Chicago. His work serving others here on Earth may be over, but we believe his spirit will live on in all of us whom he touched. He greeted everyone he met with a warm smile, heart-felt handshake and always had time to chat and share a joke to bring a smile to their face. We were genuinely welcomed by Mike with his warm personality and charm. He knew no strangers. Everyone was Mike's friend. He always treated his customers and co-workers as friends. What a wonderful legacy to leave behind for us all. He will be missed greatly in Bozeman but perhaps we can take his love and inspiration and "pay it forward". There will be a celebration of life in Bozeman for Mike in the coming weeks. Watch for ensuing announcements and emails. Visitation from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Rosary/Vigil will be held at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Pallbearers: Salvador Salazar, Jr., Ben Mendoza, Travis Schnicket, Edgar Miles, Louie Estorga, and Mitchell Daniels. Honorary Pallbearers: Robert Zapata, Eddie Zapata, Jaime Cabrales, Jose Moncada, and Ramiro Moncada. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Michael Moncada to Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 11390, Bozeman, Montana 59719. Tel: 1-406-556-4651. We would like to thank VNA Hospice for their help and guidance. Also, a special thanks to his friends and relatives who have gone beyond the call of duty, you know who you are. “Michael beloved son, brother, and friend you will be missed deeply beyond one can imagine by all of us throughout this entire country. You touched so many peoples lives in so many different ways.” Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Please visit on-line registration book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.