Ismael "Smiley"

Moreno

Aug 25, 1951 — Nov 30, 2022

Harlingen

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Obituary

Ismael "Smiley" Moreno Sr., age 71, of Harlingen, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was born August 25, 1951, in San Benito, Texas to Francisco Moreno and Juanita Chavez. Smiley found joy spending time with family and had a nickname for everyone. He also enjoyed fishing and barbeques. Smiley was a hardcore Dallas Cowboys fan. He will be dearly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Carmen Pichardo, Tomas Moreno Sr., And Guadalupe Pichardo.

Ismael leaves to cherish his beautiful memory, his loving wife of 53 years, Maria Gloria Moreno; children, Angel Zuniga, Ismael "Smiley" Moreno Jr. (Nora), Manuel Moreno (Brittany), and Liza Ann Moreno (Adrian); grandchildren, Ashley Zuniga, Josh Zuniga, Natalie Moreno, Nayeli Moreno, Josie Moreno, Emily Moreno, and Aubree Moreno, Mya Faith Moreno, Micaela Ann Torres; 6 great grandchildren; siblings, Rev. Felipe Sanchez and Beto Sanchez; along with numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a Celebration of Life service to begin at 7:00 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com

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Funeral Services

Visitation

December

6

Tuesday

Trinity Funeral Chapel

1002 E. Harrison Avenue, Harlingen, 78550

5:00 - 9:00 pm

Celebration of Life Service