Mathew  Suki and Chelsea coming back to visit her after we moved to Colorado💕

Getting ready to go see Vincente and Alejandro Fernandez ..

I'll never forget so many things about you - your laugh, your smile, your infectious enthusiasm - that you could make magic out of any ingredients you had in the fridge! Most of all, I will never forget that you always listened to me. My condolences to Denise and Eric, all the grandkids, the Morales family, and the many, many people who were fortunate enough to have you in their lives. I love and miss you Suki! Alriddy fiddy, until we meet again...

-Kevi

Grandma Suki was my best friend. she was the person i could tell anything to. i would come visit grandma every summer and we would spend our time going shopping, swimming, staying up all night eating ice cream, going to the beach, disneyland and my all time favorite place to go with her Universal Studios! i remember one summer i went to visit grandma and we wanted to celebrate my birthday in the summer since i wouldn’t see her for my actual birthday in the fall. we had a huge party that summer with all the family and friends come over and we swam, grandma got me a hannah montana cake and she rented a huge water slide everyone was having so much fun and sliding down the slide all night long! i will never forget all the thing grandma did for me and all the great memories i have of her. she was truly the best person i ever knew. i love you so much grandma ❤️ Rest in peace

I look at this picture of Suki and I, we were so young and full of energy and ambition.  We supported each other in everything and had a lot of  fun , and sometimes crazy, adventures.  Our kids called us Thelma & Louise. Suki was the best friend anyone could ask for.  💔

I first met Suki in 1980 when Denise was my dance student. We soon became close friends and our kids meshed into her entire family.  Our kids used to call us Thelma & Louise because we had a lot of adventures😉.   Suki was so good to my kids. She had such a love for all of her family. ❤️ Suki, (AKA Cora Mora), you are so missed.💔

Suki was  one of the  most amazing,caring ,honest and lovely Person I knew since I moved from.
Germany to Los Angeles like 20 years ago . She was  full of life and had always such an amazing  and positive Energy.Her attitude with most pure,&beautiful infectious Smile ,therefore I always enjoyed every time and moment which was included with full of laughters every time when I got chance to meet her.she truly was always like a caring Mother figure to me and I even called her Mom often .She always pushed me and wanted the best for me and believed in me and my Talent to make it big in Hollywood! 
Sukki you will be missed but you will  be always remembered and in my heart forever .I love you!
I am sure your at a much better place know and hope you rest in peace  🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

My friend, Suki Mora,  a talented working actress, manager, and acting coach played a leading role, Yolanda Saldavar, in the “ E! True Hollywood Story” The Selena Murder trial. Soon after it aired, Suki and I were  at the famous Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax in Los Angeles and fans recognized her.  We had to hide from them.
Suki is and was a light hearted soul who is and was fun to be around.  I feel she is still here in spirit.

This photo is from around 1996-1997 in Denise’s old apartment on Colfax.  It was close by Killer Shrimp in Studio City.  The business always looked like a front, but Denise swore by it.

Denise of course is taking the picture.  She loves to hide in the background.  Denise’s friends were Suki’s friends and vice versa.  If you were in good with Suki, then you were in good with Denise.  They just had a lot of love to give.  To be in their circle was like winning the lottery.

Pictured:  Suki Mora, Jorgette Godfrey and John Blair circa 1995.

This picture was from around 1995.  Jorgette photographed a lot of Suki’s clients.  The two of them were like Thelma and Louise.  They were always on the road running back and forth from Fresno to Hollywood.  It seemed like I saw them every single day.  It was amazing to me how much Suki believed in her clients.  Jorgette was always able to capture what Suki saw.  They were a great team.

The two of them would run off to a photo shoot somewhere and would bring the proof sheet to the office as fast as possible so we could all pick the best picture.  Suki would always ask my opinion and she would let me know which picture she thought was the best.  “That’s the one, isn’t it?” she would say.  She knew.  She had the best eye.

Suki worked tirelessly for her clients.  She was always running someone to an audition.  Most of her clients were from Fresno.  It didn’t matter that snow was falling on the ‘Grapevine’, Suki would power through and get them to their audition.  She would drive back down to L.A. the next day if her client got called back to meet a producer or director.  She was always there for her clients.  She had their back.  

For me, Suki was the real star.  We all orbited around her because she was such a bright light.  Her light brought warmth.  Her light showed the way and made everything just a little less scary.   She didn’t let you fall; she was always right beside you making sure you didn’t, and if you did, she made sure you got back up.

My dearest Grandma,  Being your, " oldest baby" I was far beyond blessed to have you for as long as I did, & to be a part of your adventurous life. So many memories with you. Trips to LA for auditions & food, the backyard BBQs with family. There are few memories I have that don't involve food, a restaurant, or a drink. The many nights I would come after 1am to hang out talk & have a beer, ( that she always poured out of the van in a cup) listening to music in the patio while you talked about what you thought I was going to do with my life, & who I should marry 😉🙃. You drove some of the deepest conversations from me by simply being you, listening, & taking every opportunity to laugh along the way. But also fruit & ice cream...! There are 2 memories that always come to mind. The first one is from when I was about 19 & had gotten the flu really bad while I was living with grandma. She told me to shower then covered my feet, forehead, & chest with Vicks an wrapped me in blankets. She made me the best chicken noodle soup with tons of pepper & lemon. She pulled up a chair & watched TV with me, sang to me, she even fell asleep in the chair with me. She said no one gets better by being alone.  This was one of the first real lessons in unconditional love, in if you wanted to you would. The second memory I have is of grandma, James & I. Now I won't go into too much detail about this one, as it quickly became, "our secret".  I will say it was hilarious, vulnerable, random, & stays close to my heart.  I dont know if it was because you loved me so much or because I loved you so much, or a combination of both, but there was never a shortage of love, showing up for me. There is no one I trusted more with my secrets, my thoughts & heart. I see you in everything, how Emma loves Etta James 💞 , how Leela loves a good gossip & tv show w/ a snack, in how I am me unapologetically, not only do I love sushi but so do my girls. I will miss every part of your being grandma. I love you !!!

Mom you and James were always so supportive of us kids. You had us involved in so many activities. This day, I just performed at the Fresno Fair with Gretchen’s School of Dance.  Thank you for all the love and support. 🫶💚💜🧡

You showed up at mom’s house in 2015 with a harness and never left.  You chose mom’s house out of all the houses in the neighborhood, so I guess you knew we needed you! Now you’re with mom and George in heaven, the one’s that discovered you and took you in! 
Miss you Buddy Boy!!! 💚💜🫶🐶

Miss you Buddy Boy!  🥰🩵💜💚🫶🦮

Christmas was always fun.  You use to have me dress up like Santa Claus for the kids.

I miss hanging out and talking with you about the good old days.

All of us at Disney World I will never forget.

We all gathered for Mom’s birthday party. 
Miss you, mom and oscar.

It was February of 1990 first I met Suki as an English school student at Fresno state. I was in a room of Suki's by myself for the first 3 months, but soon 2 rooms were fully occupied by 4 students: Me, Take, Janet and a girl from another planet. Suki used to kick our ass up with Linda Ronstadt's Canciones de mi padre to help her clean the house before her bros, sis and friends came over for BBQ. Snowy, Kids in the pool, music, laughs, smell of tortillas from comal, beans and salsa she made. One day she celebrated me passing my exam to enter college at the Mexican bar in downtown until menudo time. We were so drunk I didn't even remember how we got home, but I remember she asked me to pull over in the middle of nowhere on the way to puke out. Another day at a BBQ,I was looking for a stone sharpener to sharpen knives to cut BBQ meats, I asked Suki "Where is the stone to sharp knives?". What she told me was "you are the stone". Actually I was stone for real at the moment. I enjoyed having conversation with her with those wits a lot Those memories are still active and a part of me over 30years. I'm so glad to be a part of you and your family and you are still Mama Mexicana para mi.

Beach luncheon with the 3 generations of ladies and friends. I’m so glad I got to spend time with them and can see the joyful and big hearted personalities passed down through the generations!

Had a fun day trip to see the poppies.  It was a long day out and Sookie was happy go lucky as her usual self and had a great day with her.

Always had fun times with Sookie! This night out she hit the dance floor and danced the night away. She was always joyful and such a sweet loving person, and I’m so lucky I got to know her. She’s a true treasure.

Mom you always wanted to go to the movies. You always had to have popcorn  with extra butter and soda. We had to recline your seat otherwise you would get up and take off.  Lol 
Miss you mom.
Love Eric

Mom watch over me and my sister. 
 We still need you. 
Love you Eric

You loved going to the park to eat fruit and corn. 

I miss our walks and you and my boy Buddy.

Love Eric

Mom our house was always fun.  I miss you and grandma. 
Love Eric

You loved going to Redondo Beach and eating. Mom you grubbed that day. You ate clam chowder, fish n chips and shrimp.  It was a fun day with you, Sariyah, Denise and Buddy.  I will miss those special times. 
Luv you Eric

Sister, your daughter and my niece Denise would take you to see me when visiting Fresno. Your daughter loves you so much. She made sure you were taken care of always. She was kind, loving, and patient with you. I can see and feel the love she has for you, just like I felt and saw the love you and Ernie had for each other. Denise is such a beautiful and caring daughter and we are all lucky to have her in our lives, just like we were so lucky to have you. You are forever in my heart and I love you so much. Forever my big sister.

Great memories of us siblings with our mom before she went to rest. We all love each other very much and it made great memories to have you all in my home with my grandchildren and for them to spend time with you. My older grandchildren have so many great memories of spending time with you at your house, learning to swim, cook, clean, do laundry, and drive back and forth to LA. I love you so much!

Here we are with our brother Oscar. If anyone could make us laugh it was him. Sister, you were like our second mother and the rock of the family. I miss you so much! My grandsons had a great time when we went out this day. Isaiah kept saying aunt Sukie and uncle Oscar are so funny! They felt happiness with you. These are precious memories.

Here we are with our little brother, ready for school. You hated wearing a petty coat under your dress. Our little brother Junior was shy and we both protected him. We were such cute little kids. We will love you always and forever.

Here we are, two sisters. As long as I can remember, you, my older sister always protected me and always took care of me. We showed so much love for each other. I felt our love and your protection. You are the best big sister. I was the lucky one to have you. I love and miss you so much.

Sister, here we are with our mom. You brought mom to visit me. Thank you for always thinking of me because I could not drive. You did try to teach me! I love you so much sister

Best grandma  ever ❤️always in our hearts 💜 💜

To a great women and a great friend am so glad I got to take care of Socorro. Got to meet Socorro and Denise you are like family to me. And Socorro will always be in my heart .The sweetest patient I will ever have .I will always be around Denise .

I miss you Tia, this photo is probably one of my favorites. Mainly because of our conversation we were having as we were walking to the car lol.

I'll always remember how you pushed me to be better and showed me to reach for the stars this photo represents how you walked with me along the way! Some of the best experiences I've had in my life were because you believed in me.

This is me (Joseph) & Grandma Suki swimming. You know we had fun with that big smile on her face.

This is me & Grandma Suki when she was teaching me how to swim 🏊‍♂️. This is when my Grandma Olie would bring me over your house. I'm now 17 but I still have that memory coming over. You are so sweet & loving person that I will always remember.

Suki and I lived in the same area and went to school together.  I got to know her more from high school.  We had math together and that’s where I got to talk with her in class. We had a small circle of friends in the class.
The most I remember about Suki was that day in math class.  It’s a day I will remember forever…..
Your mom came to class and opened a package and showed it to me and Mary M.  As she pulled out the pictures, I literally gasped.  I told Suki, my God the guys are going to be totally jealous of the girl Ernie has! I told Suki she looked so gorgeous with her hair so blonde and the green sweater, and she could pass for the most beautiful picture girl in the world.  Your mom was going to send those pictures to Ernie that day.
Then our math teacher got a call from the school office. I knew something was wrong, cause I saw the look on the teachers face.  He then hushed the class and said,  “Socorro will you take your things and go to the office.”  This was the first time I ever saw your mom mad. She yelled at the teacher and said, “that’s not my name, my name is Suki.” The teacher then said, “well that’s the name I have on my list,” and she said, “ no my name is Suki!!!  The teacher said, “ok then it is, but you need to go to the office.” I remember Suki said, “oh I’m in trouble now.  They’ll probably suspend me from school or something.” Then the teacher told Mary M. to go with Suki to the office. I just sat in my chair feeling sorrow and I couldn’t understand why I was feeling such hurt and sadness. It wasn’t until later, I heard that Ernie was M.I.A.  The teacher told the class that Suki would not be returning to school.  We were dismissed to go home and I was devastated and cried. 
Your dad never saw her pictures or you.  Your mom and dad have always been in our hearts and prayers.  Your mom was so kind and nice to me. She always said, “she can hardly wait for him to come home and see his baby girl.”  She loved your dad.

Suki I remember when we 1st met while working @the IRS. We were in the same unit & we would go to lunch (Subway) & breaks together. I am so glad I met you & your family. The times we spent together @your house were such good times. I remember you were the one to teach my grandkids Joseph & Jazmin how to swim. When I would go spend the night we would stay up watching movies & laughing just about for anything. I would tell you people would hear us & they probably would think we were high on something. But knowing us we both wouldn't drink. Lol you were a very good friend & you will always be loved, remembered & always in my ❤️. RIP SUKI TILL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN.   Don't worry about Denise or Eric I will always be here for them. I ❤️ you. 😢😢😢😭😭😭🕊🕊🕊❤️❤️❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🙏🙏🙏

I ❤️  this photo of you, Denise & me. It was good times we spent together.

This was @your mom's apartment. We went to visit her. Now you can rest with no pain. Tell your mom Hi for me. Please 🙏

This was when I came to visit you at home. I couldn't believe you were looking beautiful like always.

I remember when we did this @work. This was your idea & everyone had fun. Thank you for the memories.

I’m so happy Susan brought you to New Orleans to visit me, while I was working on the Movie “Green Book.”  This great movie ended up winning an Oscar for Best Picture in 2019.  
New Orleans will always remind me of you and catching beads at all the Mardi Gras Parades.  We had amazing dinners and good drinks.  Mom I’m glad I got to experience Mardi Gras with you! 
 💚💜🧡🐊🍸🥩🍰🎬🎥📿

I will never forget how big your eyes got when we walked around the Roman Colosseum.  You  kept saying, “I can’t believe we’re here.  I’ve seen this on the National Geographic Channel so many times.”

What a beautiful soul!  I miss you and your smile. 😢😢😢
Your favorite thing to say to us:
“Love you as big as the world!”  🫶😘🩷🧡🩵👼🏼

Hawaii was so much fun! 🌺🌊🐠🦀🪸🏝️🏖️🪂

Thank you for being a loving and present mother!
🥰 🫶🥇💚🧡💜

My BESTIE for 42yrs. You were the HEART ❤️  of your family.  You always kept your door open to all, no matter what.  Through all your trials  & tribulations, you met everything  headon!  Thank you  for being the Loca  that you  were.   I couldn't  have asked for an awesome friend ❤️.   Watch out for them squirrels up there! Love you  & miss you  so much...ALWAYS IN MY HEART ❤️ 💙 💜 💖

i love you grandma we had many good times with eachother ❤️

Christmas memories on that green carpet!!

If you know Suki she loved her dogs and fed them hotdogs daily!! Now Denise has carried this on😂

My grandma was the best i only had a little bit of time with her since im the youngest grandchild of hers but that little time was the best… i remember one time i was at her house it was me and her and we were shredding papers and i asked her “ grandma can i dump out all the shredding and play in them” and she looked at me and said “ yes go ahead” so she helped me dump them out and i played in them my mom had came to pick me up and said oh my gosh soccoro what did u let your granddaughter do and my grandma just laughed and said who cares ill clean it up i had some good times with my grandma may she rest in heaven and in peace ill always love you grandma❤️

I was blessed to know Suki from the young age of five. suki was not just a mentor and a second mother to me but also a beacon of support in my life.
My journey with Suki began in here in Fresno, where she was an acting manager offering classes to young dreamers like me. Although my mom couldn’t afford these classes, Suki saw potential in me and made sure finances wouldn’t stand in the way. She worked out a deal with my mom that set the stage for a lifelong friendship, teaching me my first lesson in generosity.
Suki quickly became more than just a teacher; she took me in as one of her own. Affectionately calling me "Little Eric," as she already had a son who then became “Big Eric”. Our families grew close, a testament to her warm and inclusive spirit.
We spent countless hours traveling back and forth to LA, navigating the complexities of an acting career. When the travelling back and forth became a challenge, Suki arranged for me to stay with her and Denise, easing the burden on everyone. These acts of kindness were just glimpses of her immense dedication to those she cared about.
Suki also had a wonderful sense of humor. I remember once acting as her translator in a meeting with a casting director. When he asked a question in Spanish, I gave it my best shot and accidentally told him she was “embarazada” meaning  “pregnant” instead of embarrassed,  she was really embarrassed once I told her what I had said but we laughed at how ridiculous we probably looked in that moment. It was moments like these that lightened the hard moments we faced together.
Suki always used to say during tough times, "One day, we're going to look back at this and laugh." And we did. From counting pennies to buy a drink at 7-Eleven to talking about historical events which spawned my love for history itself. she believed in learning from every situation. Her lessons in perseverance and awareness have stayed with me. 

Until we meet again Suki. I will never forget you.

OBITUARY

Socorro Soledad Mora

May 18, 1949 – May 20, 2024

Lisle Funeral Home

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