A beloved longtime community volunteer, Dora Zavala, of Stevenson Ranch, died Friday, July 9.
Born in Barstow on Aug. 12, 1962, Zavala moved to Orange County after graduating high school and getting married.
In 1998, Zavala moved to Stevenson Ranch, where she raised her two daughters, Nicole and Noelle.
“She was a single mom. She always wanted to give back to single moms and help women (through) empowerment,” said Nicole Zavala. “She gave a lot back to the community.”
Dora Zavala, 59, was a member of the Soroptimist of Greater Santa Clarita Valley for more than a decade, and a district director in Soroptimist International. “Dora was always a very positive person,” said fellow club member Pam Ingram. “She loved Soroptimist.”
Soroptomist Leader, Santa Clarita Community Member Dora Zavala Passes Away
Dora Zavala, a mother, grandmother and active member of Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita passed away Friday at 59 years old.
Zavala was a part of Soroptimist International, Single Mothers Outreach and served on the board of Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, among other endeavors.
“She was a strong woman; she was loving, kind, giving, caring,” said daughter Nicole Zavala. “She was an inspiration to everyone.”
The philanthropist was also a member of Real Life Church for 20 years.
“She was a follower of God,” Nicole said. “She lived her life through God.”