Henrietta Meraz Zamaripa, our cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Henrietta was born on October 9, 1934, in Ventura County, to Louis Escamilla and Aurora Trujillo. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family.
Henrietta’s journey through life was one filled with warmth and compassion. She dedicated herself to the service of others, working for many years as a house cleaner and later as a teacher’s assistant at San Cayetano School in Fillmore.
Henrietta was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Andy Zamaripa, her son Ben Meraz, and her grandson Dustin Meraz. She leaves behind her sons Danny and Dave Meraz (Trish). Her grandchildren, Christine Roman (Vince), Veronica Meraz, Benjamin Meraz (Judy), Aaron Meraz (Nicole), Christi Threadgill (Tyler), and David Tyler Meraz, as well as her brother Lupe Garcia and sister Rosa Rodriguez. Henrietta’s legacy also extends to her 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A talented cook, Henrietta was famous for her Thanksgiving stuffing and homemade tamales. Her culinary skills were matched only by her love for her birds, including lovebirds, finches, and parrots, whom she cared for with great affection.
Viewing will be Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Perez Family Funeral Home, 600 Central Avenue, Fillmore. A funeral service to celebrate Henrietta’s life will be held on July 21, 2026, at 10:30a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, located at 1048 West Ventura Street, Fillmore, followed by burial at Bardsdale Cemetery. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Mabie Northside Skilled Nursing Facility in Hollister for the exceptional care and compassion they provided Henrietta during her time with them.