zaida Merker:  

CLASS OF 1972
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Tuley High SchoolClass of 1972
Chicago, IL

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Hi, I was known as one of the "Maldonado" sisters. Carmen Maldonado is my sister. Janet & Nancy Maldonado are sisters and no relation to us. I dated Hector Nunez, the saxophone player for the "Soul Medallions" at that time. We were married and we have a wonderful son Hector Jr. Hector Jr. is the father to my precious gifts from God, Sarah Elizabeth (19) & Madeline Grace (15). I have two more wonderful and amazing sons, William Martin and Robert James. William is in the Marine Corp 16 plus years. I am proud and blessed that he chose to represent and defend our country. William is the father my my grandson, Robert Louis and the newest addition, only 2 months old, Audrey Rae. I am also a proud "abuelita" to my youngest grandson , Robert Scott Zahorak. He is 7. My daughter-in-laws are the daughters I never had. I moved from Chicago into the Northwest suburbs when Hector Jr. Was 5. In 2013 I moved to North Dakota and lived there for 8 years. In 2020 I moved to Iowa and lived there shy of 3 years. Currently, I reside on the beautiful island of Hawaii with my husband, Guy Merker. Unfortunately, I don't remember too many people from High School, only the two I hung around with; Sonia G...Expand for more
onzalez and Eva Conti. I am a devout Christian woman. The Lord is the Lord of my life. The woman I am today is because of God's unconditional Love, Mercy and Grace. My hero was my mother. I became a survivor because of her example. I don't sweat the small stuff and I try to deal with the hard times with wisdom, PRAYER! My boys keep me in check with technology! Love it! If I won $100 million, I'd spend a percentage of it on people that have dental, housing and clothing needs. I used to sneak into my friends dorm and spend nights there. We had some great times! My current age is 69. When I was 12, I thought that people my age were old. I was so completely mistaken!. Age is just a number and a state of mind. My best friend would describe me as crazy funny and a loyal friend. Eva Conti and I were close in HS. The few times we've crossed paths, it was as if our friendship had never changed. My first job was at a drapery shop on Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, where I got paid $2.50 to 3.00/hr. What I remember most my job is trying to learn to speak polish with the sales ladies. Unfotunately, during my freshman year, my secret "crush" Carmelo Guerina, was killed at a party. I was devistated.
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Yearbooks

Tuley High School 1970 yearbook cover photo
1970 Yearbook
Tuley High School
CHICAGO, IL
Reunions
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Aug 27, 2022
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cruising t0 the past Tuley High School Reunion
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Tuley High School ALL Alumni Reunion reunion event on Aug 26, 2016 image
Aug 26, 2016
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Tuley High School ALL Alumni Reunion
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Alumni Reunion Dinner Dance and Picnic all years reunion event on Aug 28, 2015 image
Aug 28, 2015
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Alumni Reunion Dinner Dance and Picnic all years
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Out to din din
My new gift from God, Robert Louis Zahorak II
Mother's Day 2010
My two poodles, Pluto and Lacey
Had lunch at Del Mar beach in Camp Pendleton.
Billy my Marine and I at The Carlsbad Flower Fields. So beautiful!
At Stone Brewery
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Women supporting women 🤘 Challenge accepted if I didn't tag you, please don't be offended. I tried to pick people I thought would do this challenge!! All too often, we women find it easier to criticize each other instead o
Merriest Christmas and I send my love to my family Hector L. Nunez Jr., Lisa Suderski Malkinski Caitie Zahorak my precious Robby Sarah and Maddy my son Billy and Bobby precious Amy and my newest addition, Isaiah, Carmen Cin
My precious mother, resting in heaven ,but always in my heart. You only get one Mom in your life. Don't take her for granted and definitely don't disrespect or take advantage of her!! When you were young, you were her worl
Paris 2018 here I come!
All ready for my first Christmas party!
This is the life!
Me and my precious Granddaughter Maddy
I think I've grown antlers in Chicago!
My precious Isaiah. God Bless him. Thank you Jesus!
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