Dad grew up on a farm in Socorro, Texas. He attended Ysleta High School and was drafted into the United States Army at the age of 17. While in the Army, he was a heavy equipment truck driver and sharpshooter in the 24th Tank Battalion. He received six medals, The American Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct medal, EAME Campaign ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, Army of Occupation Ribbon (Germany), Victory Ribbon (2 oversea service bars) and a World War II Victory medal. After serving in World War II, he attended and graduated from El Paso Tech. He then went on to work for Civil Service in Ft. Bliss as a Supervisor for the maintenance department and retired in 1985. He was an avid bowler and member of the Keggler’s Club. He loved doing home improvement projects for family and friends. He loved going to the casino and going out to eat! He was loved greatly and will be missed by all.
Hector is survived by his spouse of 52 years Lucila Morales; his daughter Veronica Moore (Kevin Moore); his daughter Claudia Martinez (Richard Martinez); his son Charles Morales (Martha Morales); his son Robert Morales; his daughter Cynthia Villalobos; his daughter Cecilia Morales; and his daughter Dolores Bustamante (Daniel Bustamante); his sisters Mary Littreal and Celia Candelaria. Hector also leaves behind 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren to cherish his memory.
Hector was preceded in death by his mother Guadalupe P. Morales and his father Concepcion Morales; his brother Arturo Morales; his brother Rodolfo Morales; his brother Roberto Jose Morales and his sister Alicia Jordan.
Visitation for Hector will be held Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Funeraria del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79903. Funeral mass will follow at 11:30 AM at St Pius X Catholic Church, 1050 Clark Dr., El Paso, Texas 79905. Committal service to follow at 1:00 PM at Ft Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79906.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelCentral.com for the Morales family.
