Canary Islands Descendants Association-San Antonio

08/24/2026

As we prepare to say goodbye to CIDA past President Alicia Burger, it’s difficult not to appreciate her dedication to the legacy of our collective ancestry. Her daughter Kathryn shared how committed her Mom was to CIDA, and how much she loved her role. Brava, Alicia!

Goodbye, Madame President - until we meet again. 🇮🇨❤️🇺🇸

08/15/2026

Our primo, Anthony Delgado knocked it out of the park to at the 213th Anniversary of the Battle of Medina Symposium!!!

His presentation “Another Perspective on the Battle of Medina” gave voice to the those involved in the bloodiest battle in Texas and ensuing years.

He not only identified the journey of a servant woman who was enslaved by five different presidio soldiers, he introduced descendants of the woman from the audience who were unaware of the plight of their ancestor. Delgado gave them a look into their past.

What a fascinating day learning about Texas history and networking with others who share similar interests!!! 👏👏👏

08/15/2026

More images from today’s Battle of Medina Symposium! Great time visiting with folks who love Texas history - this has been a great day!

Isn’t it a great time to be a Canary Islander! 🇮🇨❤️🇺🇸

08/15/2026

Canary Islanders representing CIDA at Battle of Medina in Leming, TX! Great speakers, great lunch and super great networking.

08/10/2026

Canary Islands Descendants Association members gathered to pay our respects to JJ Zavala today. We shall miss this gentle giant with the heart of an angel.

Godspeed, JJ. Rest in Peace. 🙏🏻

Photo Credit: Paul Casanova Garcia

08/07/2026

Our own Communications Manager Dr. Lindsay Fuller will witness the eclipse occurrence in Spain! 😎 How exciting! 👏👏👏

El Gobierno de Canarias activa la prealerta del PLATECA el 12 de agosto para gestionar el tráfico y emergencias durante el eclipse solar parcial que atraerá masivas concentraciones.

08/05/2026

Dear Primo, Primas and friends,

We’ve lost one of our own. Joe J. (JJ) Zavala was called home on 30 July. Many of us knew JJ to be such a kind soul and so dedicated to CIDA. JJ served on the CIDA Board as Inventory Manager.

We send our deepest condolences to the family and to all who knew and loved JJ. May he rest in peace.

Services:

https://www.puenteandsons.com/obituaries/jose-zavala

08/04/2026

Cousins -

It is with a heavy heart that we come to you again to share the passing of our dear cousin JJ (Joe Jesse Jr) Zavala.

JJ joined CIDA in 2007 and for several years served as CIDA's Property Manager. You could always count on JJ to be at every event with whatever the event called for--flags, banners, stands, etc. Here JJ carried the portrait of Our Lady of Candelaria during one of her feast day masses held at Mission Concepcion. JJ's daughter shares his funeral details below and invites all CIDA members who knew her father to visit and pay their respects to her wonderful father.

JJ passed on July 30, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas, to Joe J. Zavala and Florence Delgado. He dedicated 38 years of service as a San Antonio Police Officer. He also proudly served his country in both the United States Air Force Reserves, retiring as a Master Sergeant (E-7), and the United States Army Reserves, retiring as a Private First Class (E-3).

He is survived by his loving wife, Diana Zavala; his four children, Jennifer Delgado (Raul Delgado), Joe Jesse Zavala III (Aisha Zavala), Jonathan Zavala, and Stephanie Zavala; six grandchildren; his brother, Jeffrey Zavala; and his sister, Lacey McCloud (Sandra).

Funeral services will be held as follows:

Monday, August 10, 2026
Puente & Sons Funeral Chapels
14315 Judson Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78233

Visitation: 4:00 PM
Rosary: 7:00 PM
Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Puente & Sons Funeral Chapels

Procession: 9:40 AM
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Burial: 10:45 AM

08/03/2026

Cabildo Luncheon memories ❤️