Phyllis Calderon Zaragoza

PHYLLIS "CALDERON" ZARAGOZA

JUNE 6, 1954 - JANUARY 24, 2022

Phyllis "Calderon" Zaragoza was born in Bakersfield

California on June 6, 1954, to James Calderon Sr. and

Carmen "Santos" Calderon.

Phyllis accepted Christ at an early age and was a

faithful servant of The Lord.

She attended Guadalupe Catholic School for

elementary and Junior High. And graduated from

Bakersfield High School in 1972.

Phyllis lived everyday to please The Almighty, she was

a dedicated and faithful prayer warrior. You would

often see her reading the bible or she would be on

Facebook sending prayers and words of

encouragement to her loved ones. Prayer and faith are

what Phyllis lived by.

Her two favorite prayers were, "The Lord's Prayer"

and "The Serenity Prayer"

Phyllis had a mission in this life; and she fulfilled it

above and beyond. That mission, to love and guide you

to the love of Christ through her heartfelt examples.

Time and time again her gentle caring spirit fed not

only the physically hungry, but the emotionally

hungry, sheltered the scared and weary. She was the

shoulder you could lean on, the ear that would listen,

and she protected those in need without judgement.

Phyllis loved her family and friends unconditionally.

Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye. Family

gatherings, cookouts, and family photos put the

biggest smile on her beautiful face and in her heart.

Phyllis was truly heaven sent; she was our angel on earth

For many years, Phyllis worked at Martin Luther King Jr.

Park (Bakersfield City Park and Recreations). Her legacy in

the community begun at this park. She enjoyed meeting and

interacting with people from all walks of life. She touched a

lot of hearts.

Phyllis loved arts and craft. She enjoyed making keychains,

sewing, putting together jigsaw puzzles, doing crossword

puzzles.

Phyllis wore plenty of hats, but "Moms" was her favorite.

She loved her children with every fiber, but not only hers,

her extended family as well, her bonus children.

Phyllis also loved butterflies, Betty Boop, and riding around

listening to oldies but goodies. But most of all, she LOVED

without condition.

Preceding her in death are her parents James Calderon Sr.

And Carmen "Santos" Calderon, her cousin Patty Barrenos,

and her best friend Martha Owens.

Phyllis leaves behind with love: Her children George

Zaragoza (Bakersfield, Ca.), Phillip Zaragoza (Bakersfield,

Ca.), Felicia Wills (San Bernardino, Ca.), Rosanna Wills (San

Bernardino, Ca.), Michelle Wills (Bakersfield, Ca.). Her

Grand-Children Domanique Zaragoza, Jazlyn Zaragoza,

Clarissa Zaragoza, Ey'Zaiah Means- Elliott, Ethan Zaragoza,

Parris Cartwright, Ry'der Zaragoza Levi Wills, Sk'ye

Cartwright. Her siblings Barbara Garcia (Johnny), James

Calderon (Evelyn), Elizabeth Solis (Robert), Donald Calderon

(Monica). Her uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and a

countless number of loving friends.

Thank you.