Mario Morales, 61, was born October 18, 1951. He was called home by our Heavenly Father on April 1, 2013. He was a member of the United States Navy and served as a civilian employee for 40 years before retiring. He is survived by his loving wife, Micaela Morales: his children, Gabriel Morales, Monique Jackson (John), Mathew Morales and step children; Joe (Viviana) Aguilar, Veronica (Anthony) Ochoa, Felipe (Melissa) Aguilar and Juan (Mary Ann) Aguilar. He also leaves behind to cherish his memories 12 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was a loving Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Grandfather. Friend who will be dearly missed by all those lives he has touched. Family will be receiving friends from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Funeraria del Angel-549 Cheyenne St. with a rosary at 7:00 pm that same evening. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Funeraria del Angel- 549 Cheyenne St. with a burial to follow at the Coastal Bend State Veteran Cemetery at 2:00 pm. Condolences may be offered at www.funerariadelangelcheyenne.com.