October 4, 1940 – September 14, 2025
Austin, Texas
Oralia Ybarra Mora, 84, of Austin, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1940, in Del Rio, Texas, to Matilde Ybarra and Angelita Sanchez. She is preceded in death by her parents, her late husband, Ernesto Castor Mora, infant daughter Maria Mora, grandson, Juan Angel Mora, Jr., and eight siblings. She is survived by one sister Esperanza Castellan from El Roy, Texas. Her nine children, Thomas Mora, Maria Ernestina Mora, Richard Mora, Sr. (Rosa), Rosa Mora-Nichols (the late Charles), Luis Ernesto Mora, Sr. (Mary), Sylvia Mora (Juan), Roberto Mora, Sr. (Yolanda), Susie Mora, and Juan Angel Mora, Sr. (Tasha). Twenty-Five grandchildren, and Thirty-One great grandchildren, extended family, and close friends.
It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same.
Oralia Ybarra Mora, affectionately known as Rore, Lala, and Ora, danced her way into the hearts of those who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a strong spirited, resilient woman who lived her life with a courageous tenacity that was truly inspiring. A creative soul and a woman of God; she was known for her strong Catholic faith, her belief in the power of prayer, love for good food, flowers, family, and friends. Oralia lived her life in such a way that she left us all with many breathtaking moments to cherish.
Oralia was strong and independent, who radiated warmth and love that was truly infectious. She took immense pride in staying involved and helping in her community. Including the churches in West Texas and Austin, Texas. But her greatest joy was spending time with her beloved sons, daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Oralia’s heart was firmly rooted in her family.
Even though she became a widow in her mid-forties, Oralia remained resilient, proving that life is not about what happens to us, but how we respond. Her true belief was “Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way”! Her family will continue to honor her legacy.
Family will receive extended family and close friends on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with a rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services for Oralia Y. Mora will be on Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5909 Reicher Drive, Austin, Texas 78723. The services will be officiated by Father Eberardo.
Burial to follow at 12:00 p.m., at Cook-Walden Capital Memorial Park Cemetery, North IH 35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.
A reception will be held in her honor immediately following the burial at Pflugerville Lions Club 500 N. Railroad Avenue, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.
