Francisco Agustin Morales of El Paso, Texas passed away on September 25, 2019 reaching the golden age of 89 years old. After several months of failing health, he peacefully joined his parents, his son David Morales; his sisters Carmen Orozco, Lilia Morales and other family members in heaven.
Francisco was born August 28, 1930 in El Paso, Texas to Francisco Morales and Soledad Rodriguez. He attended San Jacinto Elementary and was a proud 1949 graduate of Bowie High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War.
After his discharge from military service he pursued a career in photography, hence working for Berroteran Photo Studio, Patterson Photo Supply and Art’s Photography Supply. With his acquired photography skills, he worked at Fort Bliss as an aerial photographer. Life took him onto another road when he changed careers and became a commercial driver for the El Paso City Lines and later drove for local trucking companies until his retirement in 1997.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Josefina Jordan Morales whom was the love of his life. His children Frank J. Morales (Minerva), Elizabeth Salcido (Alfredo), Jaime Morales (Julie), Priscilla Morales. Twelve grandchildren; Christopher D. Morales, Daniel J. Morales, Amanda M. Morales, Alfredo A. Salcido, Jacob I. Salcido, Vanessa V. Worth, Lonnie Morales, Jesse Morales, Brandon D. Morales, Christian A. Morales, Jaime Morales, Jr., and Geovanna A. Carrillo and Twenty-one great grandchildren, his brother Enrique Morales (Armida) and several extended family members. He was a strong patriarch of his entire family, young and old.
Francisco was a devout Catholic and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. He proudly wore a suit and tie every Sunday as he served as lector for many years.
He was active in EPISD PTA at Houston Elementary School serving in various capacities including PTA President. He enjoyed cooking, dancing, gardening, traveling and watching college football, especially the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He loved to celebrate family milestones and was passionate about attending family gatherings. He was an avid cheerleader for any sport, band, orchestra, school programs, graduations his grandchildren and great grandchildren participated in, making sure to sit front row and center.
He was a remarkable husband and father that unselfishly took care of his family. An amazing grandfather and great grandfather, henceforth his love was immeasurable. He was a man who always put others before himself and even in his final days would say…”mis hijos, porque se molestan?”
Special thanks to Dr. Ambrose Aboud and staff, third floor nurses and ICU nurses at Sierra Providence.
He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
“Dad, your grey hair showed life’s challenges you overcame, your wrinkles showed laughter you shared with family and friends, the struggle in your walk showed your unrelenting fight, and the love you left behind showed us how to live.”
