Maria De Jesus Morales

Maria De Jesus Morales, died unexpectedly on February 24, 2023, at her residence. She was only 79 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death. Maria was born on January 22, 1944.

Maria was preceded in death by her father, Pablo Morales Jr., mother Basilia; sisters, Celia Campos, Lydia Morales; brothers, Daniel Morales, Crispin Morales Sr.; sister-in-law, Lupe Morales; brother-in-law, Isidro Campos; nephew, Crispin Morales, Jr.; and great nephew, David Ayala, Jr.

Maria is survived and missed by her loving brother, Pablo Morales III. Her memory lives on with her nieces and nephews, Velma (David)Ayala, Melissa (Victor) Ybarra and Allison McKelvy; grand nieces and nephews, Adriana (AJ) Moreno, Letticia Ayala and Victor (Celeste) Ybarra; great-grand nieces and nephews, who she adored, Aleczander Galvan, Delayna Ayala, Ellyana Moreno, Zayn Ybarra, Baby Adaline Lydia Ayala.

She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. She graduated from West Oso High School and chased her dream of being a barber. She owned and worked Many years at Prescott Village Barber Shop, where she met so many friends. She was also a member of Lady of Schoenstatt, where she volunteered on retreats that were held at Lamar.

Chuche, as we liked to call her, loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals for her family. Remembering all those Monday dinners, gathered around the kitchen bar, talking about what was going on with all of us, school, work and what was on the news. Especially what was on the news, loved those conversations, so many great memories will be cherished. She was known for all the birthday parties she planned for all of the children. She planned all the holiday meals and made the pinatas and Easter baskets for the children. We loved listening to Chuche’s stories about her travels and there were many. Most weekends were spent in her yard and hours in her flower beds making sure all the weeds were pulled out, every single one, LOL. She is going to be truly missed by her family and friends, who truly loved her.

A visitation for Maria will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel - Memorial Holly, 3442 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A vigil service and rosary will occur Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM, 3442 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A Mass of Christian burial will occur Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Ss Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 3210 S Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. An interment will occur Friday, March 10, 2023 at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 8200 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78415.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the Morales family.