Gloria Zamora, Fitness Influencer, Killed by Estranged Husband

The fitness community is mourning the loss of Gloria Zamora. 

Gloria, a 40-year-old fitness influencer and her business partner Hector Garduno, 43, were fatally shot outside a Southern California restaurant, Zamora’s family told NBC Los Angeles June 24. They both later died in the hospital, succumbing to their gunshot wounds. 

The business partners had met, their families told the outlet, to discuss a new project at a sushi restaurant in Fontana, when they were shot in the parking lot. Authorities identified the shooter as Zamora’s estranged husband Thomas Alberto Tamayo Lizarraga, who was later killed by a sheriff’s deputy after the officer heard the initial gunfire.

In a fundraiser post, Zamora’s daughter Jazlynne Zamora commemorated her mother’s life. 

“My mom was senselessly taken from us, she was murdered by my step dad Tomas, in an act of unimaginable violence, Jazlynne wrote in a post on GoFundMe. “She leaves behind seven beautiful children, ages 8 to 24, who are now facing a future without our mother’s warmth, guidance, and unconditional love.”