Gregorio Morales

Gregorio Morales, age 71 passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2nd of 2020 at his residence in Midway. Please take a moment and share a fond memory or thought with Gregorio’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. He was born in El Sauz, Chihuahua, Mexico on May 9th, 1949. Son of late Arcadio and Guadalupe Morales. He is survived by his spouse Isaura Morales, children; Luis, Griselda, and Gregorio Jr. Morales, grandchildren; Jessie, Nancy, Veronica, Luis Jr., Oneida, Marcos, Kenia, Carlos, Karen, Klarissa, Javier, Abigail, Korina, Anna-Karen, and Dominic, great grandchildren; Cristina, Jason, Mia, Maliany, Ulysses, Kataleya. By his four siblings; Estevan, Apolonio, Socorro, and Guadalupe Morales and numerous nieces and nephews and everyone's spouses. Gregorio Morales came into the United States the year of 1985, looking for a better opportunity for his family. He landed in Roswell, NM in 1986 were he worked for Diamond A Ranch once the ranch was sold he continued working for the future owners. Through out the course of him working for the ranch Mr. Morales built his home with his bare hands by the year of 1993 the home was done. Eventually he got a job for Farmington Construction, which is worked all over the state of NM making new roads, highways etc. There is a piece of his work through out the state of NM. He was a hard worker that everything that he could do alone; which was mostly everything; he would do, he never believed in hiring anyone reason why he has built such a great legacy of such a independent, hard working human being. If he was described by all of his loved ones they would tell you that he was such a hard worker, caring, loving, strong, sincere; he always told and wanted the truth, a man full of faith, a very stern man, always on time, and had every one on there feet, he was also very playful with everyone and always would bring a smile to anyone's face. He was full of guidance and willing to provide anyone with his life long lessons. He was a devoted husband, father and (great) grandfather. He never left anyone behind. Mr. Morales was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in which he attended regularly for the Saturday mass. His favorite past times were planting his garden, wood working, baking, cooking, playing with his grandchildren/ great grandchildren, would enjoy making them swings, and would always look for something to fix through his home or with other family members and friends. He never would just relax he always felt the need to accomplish something. His sports to him were bull riding, training horses, and roping. Mr. Morales will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him as he holds a special place in everyone's heart. The viewing will be held on Thursday July, 9th from 9am- 6pm at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home 2609 S Main St, Roswell, NM 88203. Rosary will be the same day from 6pm-7pm, same location. The mass will be Friday but pending the time/location information. The family will provide that information the day of the viewing. Gregorio’s tribute was written in his honor by his family.

Gregorio Morales

May 9, 1949 - July 2, 2020