Mom was born on March 30, 1931, to Felipe Jordan and Aurora Castañeda Jordan. She attended Beall Elementary School, and was a proud Bowie Bear. While at Bowie, Mom enjoyed playing volleyball and softball, graduating in 1949.
She worked at Forti’s Dry Goods and Merchant Suppliers Dry Goods. On November 8, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, Kiko Morales. For 66 years, Kiko and Fina, as she was lovingly known, raised a family on a firm foundation of love and faith. She had a passion for crochet and sewing. Mom loved to bake and cook, working in her garden, and was amazing on the dance floor. She was active in the Houston Elementary School PTA and the Austin High School PTSA, holding several positions, including president of both.
Mom was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys play, and especially cheering for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren at any and all of their sporting events. Her contagious, smile, wit, and humor will forever be etched on the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Mom was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Angel Jordan, Elvira Flores, Antonio Jordan, Raul Jordan, Joe Jordan, and Manuela Martinez; son David Morales; husband Frank A. Morales; grandson Daniel J. Morales; and daughter-in-law Minerva M. Morales.
She is survived by her children, Frank J. Morales, Elizabeth M. Salcido (Fred), Jaime Morales (Julie), and Priscilla F. Morales; brother Felipe Jordan (Martha); 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the rosary recital at 6:00 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79903. Funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 1415 Dakota St. El Paso, TX 79930; with interment to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Fort Bliss National cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave., El Paso, TX 79906.
Pallbearers:
Christopher D. Morales
Alfredo A. Salcido
Bryan S. Worth
Julian Q. Carrillo
Sebastian A. Avina
Dominik J. Morales
Honorary Pallbearers:
Amanda M. Morales
Vanessa V. Worth
Geovanna A. Carrillo
Jacob I. Salcido
Keane J. Salcido
Gabriel R. Salcido
Gene Gutierrez III
Weston B. Worth
Logan J. Salcido
