Alvaro Faustino Morales Filpo, age 75, of Houston, Texas went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2021. He was born in Dominican Republic on August 4, 1945 to his parents Faustino Morales Pichardo and Rosa Silvina Morales Filpo.
After graduating High School, Alavaro married his high school sweetheart, Minerva Altagracia Salcedo and to this union their daughter Rosa was born. Years later, he moved to the United States and settled in Queens, New York where he met and married Carmen Maria Morales. They were married for 17 years who helped in raising his daughter. Years later after leaving Queens, Alvaro fell in love again and married his loving wife, Fidelia, known to many as Angela. She came into his life with three children of her own; Katerin Orellana, Veronica Zelaya and Darwin Zelaya making a blended family.
Alvaro served proudly in the Dominican Republic Naval Force. He was a devoted member of St. Leo The Great Catholic Church. Before retiring, Alvaro worked as a Hotel Maintenance Supervisor. He enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, dancing, cooking and drinking his favorite drink: Dominican Brugal rum and coke.
Alvaro is preceded in death by his parents, Faustino and Rosa; brothers, Victor Morales, Jose Maria Morales; sisters, Minerva Morales, Christina “Mafalda” Arce, Lilian Ortiz and Maricely Barraza.
He is survived by his loving wife, Fidelia Morales; daughters, Rosa Silvina Morales Lau, Veronica Zelaya, Katerin Orellana; son, Darwin Zelaya; grandchildren, Kefren Orellana, Jayden Orellana, Kimberly Granados, Ashley Granados; sisters, Violeta Vargas, Crusita Rosado and a host of numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends also survive.
I'd like to take a moment to thank God for giving me the greatest blessing, “my father Alvaro Morales”. Like all children they never listen to their parent’s guidance until they live their own life in this world or have children of their own. Early in life I have come to understand my parents.
The family will receive friends for a visitation on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A funeral service is scheduled to begin promptly at 4:00 pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Morales family.
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