Fitness Influencer Has Died Aged 40
ArchiveFirst published June 28, 2025. It may not reflect later developments.
Fitness influencer Gloria Zamora, 40, was tragically shot and killed on June 21 outside a sushi restaurant in Fontana, California. She was on a date with Hector Garduno, 43, who was also fatally wounded. Together, they leave behind 11 children — Zamora had seven, Garduno had four.
Zamora, known for inspiring moms through her fitness content on Instagram, had over 165,000 followers. Behind the scenes, she was navigating a difficult divorce. Authorities later confirmed that the shooter was her ex-husband, 45-year-old Tomas Lizarraga, who had reportedly been stalking her.
An off-duty police officer nearby heard the gunshots and quickly intervened, fatally shooting Lizarraga at the scene. “He heard the gunfire, made a U-turn, got out, and confronted the suspect,” said Officer Steve Reed of the Fontana Police Department.
A GoFundMe campaign has since raised over $35,000 to support Zamora’s children. She is remembered as an uplifting figure, while Garduno was described as hardworking. The investigation is ongoing, but the devastating loss has left a lasting impact on both families and her online community.
