J. Concepcion Lazaro Zisumbo Obituary (1932 - 2012)

Concepcion Lazaro Zisumbo, 80, died peacefully at McKay Dee Hospital on December 18, 2012 from complications of open heart surgery surrounded by his daughters and grandchildren. Although his heart was repaired, he could not overcome the grief from the loss of his beloved wife of 63 years, who preceded him in death on February 7, 2012. Truly, he died of a broken heart. Concepcion was born on December 7, 1932 to Aureliano and Juliana Zisumbo Lazaro in Jeruco, MichoacAn, Mexico. At the age of 8, he met Carmen, the love of his life. He married Carmen on November 23, 1949 in the church of Cuitzeo, MichoacAn, Mexico. At the age of 13, Concepcion came to the United States. He took odd jobs to survive even though he did not know the language. He took jobs wherever he could find them, hopping trains to get from place to place. He legally immigrated to the United States on January 5, 1956 with his wife, two daughters and one on the way. He made his home in Ogden, Utah, adding six more daughters to his family. He instilled a strong work ethic to all of his family members, encouraging them to go to college to build upon the dream that he had for their future. His dream was realized when all his daughters went to Weber State University and became successful career women. On January 20, 1956, Concepcion was hired at the Southern Pacific Railroad as a Laborer. Although he was illiterate, Concepcion memorized the rules and regulations in order to pass written tests. He was appointed acting Foreman during various times of his career. He retired from the Railroad after 40 years of service in July 1996. Concepcion is survived by nine daughters and six son-in-laws. Tina Zisumbo, Stella (Wayne) Tarwater, Olga (Pat) Fischer, Maria (Paul) Nelson, Hilda (Steve) Brown, Irma (James) Sobers, Maricella (Troy) Glazier, Arlene Anderson and Alicia Zisumbo. 17 grandchildren : Danielle (Chris) Christovale, Stephanie (Paul) Hirst, Sara Tarwater, Robert Tarwater, Kyle Fischer, Matthew Fischer, Rebecca Nelson, Jacob (Carolee) Nelson, Harrison (Cassie) Brown, Brandon Sobers, Raquel Sobers, Mikaela Sobers, Justin Glazier, Jenna Glazier, Jordyn Glazier, Ayden Anderson, Mya Anderson, 9 great grandchildren and one on the way: Kryztopher, Myaniah, Carmen, Peyton, Blayke, Caleb, Lucky, Lucy and Roxy He is also survived by 5 brothers and 2 sisters: Juan (Frances) Zisumbo, Pete (Nancy) Zisumbo, Juanillo (Catalina) Zisumbo, Rufino (Yolanda) Zisumbo, Catalina (Jose) Hernandez, Angelina (Billy) Clark, and Manuel (Cindy) Zisumbo He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, a brother, and one grandchild. Special thanks to our cousin Debbie Michaelson, the staff of Washington Terrace Rehab Center, Vladamir, the staff of McKay Dee Hospital CVTU unit who treated our father with dignity and compassion. Friends may visit family and pay their respects Thursday evening December 20, 2012 at Myers Mortuary 845 Washington Blvd, at 6 to 7 pm, with a rosary to be held at 7pm. The Holy Christian Mass will be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church on Friday December 21, 2012, 514 24th Street at 2 pm. Interment will follow at Washington Heights Memorial Park. Special thanks to Javier's Restaurant for providing the catering services to celebrate Concepcion's life at St Joseph's Catholic Church following interment. In lieu of flowers, Concepcion has requested that contributions be sent in his honor to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 December 20, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceSt. Joseph's Catholic Church 514 24th Street Ogden, UT 84401 December 21, 2012 2:00 PM CemeteryWashington Heights Memorial Park 4500 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84403 December 21, 2012