Zenaida Buenaventura

Zenaida Buenaventura of Fishers, IN, passed away on October 26, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born in Pangasinan, Philippines, on December 13, 1936, to parents, Benigno and Encarnacion Montemayor.

Zenaida earned her bachelor's degree in nursing and was a proud Registered Nurse. She moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1964, where she began building a life centered on family and dedication to those around her. Her nursing degree was a source of great pride throughout her life, so much so that she proudly displayed "ZENY RN" on her license plate.

On September 12, 1964, Zenaida married Florentino Buenaventura, with whom she shared more than 62 years of marriage. Together, they raised two children and built a family. In 2000, Zenaida moved to Indiana. She cherished her role as a grandmother and took great joy in being a part of her grandchildren's everyday lives.

Above all, Zenaida loved her family and treasured the time they spent together. A woman of deep and unwavering faith, she was incredibly devoted to the Lord, and her faith remained a guiding presence throughout her life. She was also an enthusiastic Indiana sports fan and loved cheering on her favorite teams. Zenaida had a passion for fashion and enjoyed spending time at shopping malls, thoughtfully curating a collection of stylish and fashionable pieces. She took pride in her personal style and had an eye for finding pieces that reflected her personality.

Zenaida is survived by her beloved husband, Florentino Buenaventura; her children, Judy Marie Mpistolarides (Paul Mpistolarides) and Brian John Buenaventura (Sarah Buenaventura); and her five grandchildren, Paul Ryne Mpistolarides (Suzanne Mpistolarides), Nicholas Jordan Mpistolarides (Kaitlyn Mpistolarides), Victoria Anne Mpistolarides, Bella Grace Buenaventura, and Nathan John Buenaventura. She is also survived by her two great-grandchildren, Jane Palmer Mpistolarides and Peter Cub Mpistolarides, children of Paul Ryne and Suzanne Mpistolarides.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Benigno and Encarnacion Montemayor; her sister, Lelies Sison; and her brother, Emilio Montemayor.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Monday, November 9th, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace (Cemetery Chapel), 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260. Visitation for family and friends to gather will be held an hour prior from 10am until 11am.  Entombment committal will follow immediately after Mass.