Ryan "Spud" David Alexander Zavala was born to George Zavala and Sabrina Cervantez on May19, 1996 in Austin, Texas and resided in Central Texas all his life.  He graduated from Vandegrift High School in 2014 and recently attended classes at ACC.  He aspired to become an Engineer.

He enjoyed gaming, watching sports, photography, bartending (and eating!) and travel.  Life was never dull with Ryan around.  He was always in the mood for a get-together with family and friends who he loved dearly. Family was so very important to him.  Everyone that knew Ryan loved him.

Ryan was a 'people person' and every position he ever held required interaction.  He had a very strong work ethic and helped whenever and wherever he was needed.  He most recently held a position as a forklift operator at Trane and worked part-time as a bartender at Wonder Bar at the Domain in Austin.

He could absolutely light up a room with his smile.

We lost him way too soon.  The love we feel for him will last forever in our hearts.

Ryan is survived by (parents) George and Kathleen Zavala and (parents) Sabrina and Jose Cervantez; (sis) Meagan Zavala, (bro) Aaron Munday, (sis) Jodie Cervantez, (bro) Joey Cervantez, (bro) Stephan Cervantez, (sis) Lauren Markert; (grandmother) Sheila Wooten, (grandmother) Martha Acosta, (grandfather) George Zavala Sr.; (aunt) Elizabeth & (uncle) Eugene Spiars, (aunt) Chrissy & (uncle) Dean Rainey, (uncle) Robby & (aunt) Kathy Wooten, (aunt) Raquel Acosta; (nieces and nephews) Alexa, Marcie, Marcus, Izaiah, Kimber, Amelia, Aliana, Mateo; (cousins) Alyssa, Cassie, Chelsea, Kayla, Brenna, Trey, Devin, Gavin.