Cynthia Lynn Zarazua

Cynthia Lynn Zarazua, formerly of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully and with grace at her home in Milwaukee, WI on March 28, 2024.

Eldest darling daughter of Celia Morales Cameron and Ignacio "John" Zarazua. Beloved Wife and Companion of Paul Cebar. Dear Sister of the late Rogelio Zarazua, the late Ignacio John Zarazua Jr. (Cathy) , Frank (Laurie) Zarazua, Diana Zarazua-Pennington (Dale), Richard (Paula) Zarazua, Elizabeth (Joe) McCune, and Tino (Claudia) Zarazua. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, colleagues, former students, and her treasured fellow dancers and lovers of music and literature.

Education:
Topeka- Lafayette Elementary
Holiday Junior High
Highland Park High School

Lawrence KS-
Kansas University where she earned two Bachelors Degrees

Her work history of non-profit service began at the age of 14. Her mission was to improve the lives of poor people and people of color. She worked for those in need of affordable legal services, Native Americans, battered women, those on death row, immigrants and refugees and people on the street. Lessening the burden of others was her goal.

In Kansas:
Legal Aid of Topeka
Willow Women’s Shelter
-Lawrence
Squeezer's Palace - Lawrence
Carnegie Library-Dodge City

In New Orleans:
Crescent House Women's Shelter
Bergen Gallery
Everybody's Aerobics
New Orleans Athletic Club - Water Exercise Instructor
LCAC -investigator at Louisiana Capital Assistance Center

In Milwaukee:
Que Pasa Books - founded and managed bi-lingual bookstore

Literary Services of Wisconsin (LSW) ESL instructor

International Learning Program (ILP) of Neighborhood House
-Associate, and then, Program Manager of this school serving a refugee population teaching ESL and Citizenship preparation for the past 12 years

A Celebration of Her Remarkable Life will take place at the Foundry located at 400 SW 33rd Street #2209, Topeka, KS 66611 on Sun. June 9th, 2024.  Gathering will take place at 2:00 PM with a Eulogy, Prayer and Sharing of Memories at 3:00 PM.  Food and Fellowship will follow.  

In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation in her name to:   
-L.C.A.C. Louisiana Capital Assistance Project
-The Innocence Project
-Planned Parenthood
-International Learning Project (ILP) of Neighborhood House