David Roger Morales

David Roger Morales was born on October 26, 1951, in Ventura, California. Preceded in death by his beloved parents, Dolores "Sookie" Morales and Maria Rosa Morales, and adopted brother, Jesus "Chuy" Carrera. Our Beloved Brother/Tio/Nino passed away on November 14, 2024, peacefully at home. David was the first-born of the family, an honor he held in high regards and a Brother's Keeper to his brothers, Jack and Raymond Morales.

His success of life was numerous, including a proud member of his Catholic faith. He was an Altar Server in his youth and teenage years (assisting several parish priests at St. Francis of Assisi Church - Fillmore), he was also part of the St. Francis of Assisi Choir. He was a Religious Education Instructor and Youth Minister at St. Lucy's Church and School in Long Beach, CA. He was a participant of Damascus Group 1980 and attended both St. John's Seminary and Moorpark College.

David was a proud graduate of Fillmore High School, Class of 1970. As his shout out would indicate "Class of 70 Rules". He was always committed to his classmates as a hub of contact, especially as an alumnus in helping to organize his class reunions.

Brother David had various employments throughout his career; Fillmore Unified School District, Port Hueneme Base - transporting import vehicles to ground sites, mainly at Proctor & Gamble in Oxnard. Lastly and most passionately, "Que It Up", catering for various private groups, family functions, and local organizations.

Another passion was in his coaching abilities to many at both boys and girls athletes in Fillmore and Piru. His coaching included; football and voluntary staff member for Fillmore Boy's Club, Youth Basketball on Saturdays, Senior League Baseball, Little League Baseball, Bobby Sox Softball, Fillmore High School Football, and Fillmore High School Softball.

His ability and accountability to umpire countless times for several years was witnessed by so many who followed Little League, Senior League, Bobby Sox Softball, and an occasional game of high school baseball. To this day, he is known as "Dutch" to his umpire colleagues and District 63.

In the era and years of mobile DJs, Brother David and his sidekick, Juan Carrillo, established JAMS Productions. They spun numerous LPs and 45s to the satisfaction of those who had the pleasure of dancing into the wee hours of the evening. Never known to step aside from a microphone, he delighted his guests by mentioning their names in his recognition to them.

A self-taught conga and bongo player, Brother David helped to establish "Tempting Soul", a band comprised of local musicians in 1975, where to this day, the band is still performing to many band followers' "Roadies".

It could be said that one of Brother David's treasured life memories was living in Lenk, Switzerland for 2.5 months in the summer of 1973 with his classmate, Santiago Jimmy Rangel, under the student and travel program called Jobs Europe.

Last and certainly not least, Brother David's love as a Knight of Columbus was immeasurable. He was one of the charting members for the Fillmore Council 8800 in the 1980's. Unfortunately, the council disbanded, he then became a member of Knights of Columbus Council 750, where he patiently worked through the different council officer ships before given the honor of becoming the council's Grand Knight in 2018-2019. He became a 4th degree knight after his tenure ship as Grand Knight and past Grand Knight.

Brother David had the likes and desire to nickname many, whether you were family, friends, or a student athlete. But fittingly to his craft of nicknaming, he had a slew himself - "Smokey", "Mer", "Coach", "Primo", "Dutch", and "Mucho".

Our beloved Brother/Tio/Nino is survived by his sister Ana Maria Vega (Tony), brothers Raymond (Juanita) and Jack Morales, four nieces, six nephews, sixteen great nieces and nephews, and two great-great nephews.

Our family extends our heartfelt prayers, blessings, support, and thank you’s to: the Trout Slayers for acknowledging Brother David in their banner. The Raider Nation (especially the "Las Vegas Boys"), his physicians Dr. Hakansson and Dr. Arfaei, to both Knights of Columbus Councils - Oxnard 750 and Fillmore 8800, and especially Deacon Ramon Rodrigues (St. Francis of Assisi Church) for bringing the Holy Eucharist every Sunday. Lastly, our neighbors, countless family and friends, both near and far in all their spiritual support. "He touched so many hearts."