Rene

Morales

Rene Morales of Harlingen passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 75. He was born in Zapata, Texas to his loving parents, Serapio Jr. and Beatriz Morales.  Rene graduated from Zapata High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's from Texas A&I and Master's from Pan American University. He started his 35-year career in Harlingen CISD in 1968. Rene served his country in US Army during the Vietnam Era.  He married his devoted wife of 51 years Yolanda. They lived and built a happy life together. Rene enjoyed dancing, talking with family and friends, playing the lottery, enjoyed casinos, attending mass, eating Whataburger, and hay baling. He adored his wife, loved his children, and boasted about his grandchildren. He was a well-educated, kind, considerate, hardworking man who touched many lives.

Rene was preceded in death by his parents, Serapio Jr. & Beatriz Morales, and brother, Rodolfo Morales. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda; children: Cynthia (George), Rene Jr. (Ella), and Roel; grandchildren: Lauren, Samantha, Nicolas, and Leah; his siblings:  Cesar and Elva (+Lydia) Morales, Rosalva (+Lauro) Garza, Eloy (+Gloria) Morales, and Sylvia (+Humberto) Ramirez, sister-in-law: Carlotta Morales, and many nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be from 1-9 pm on July 1st, 2021, at Trinity Funeral Home with a rosary at 7 pm. Funeral on Friday July 2nd, 2021, at 10 am at Our Lady of Assumption followed by burial at Heavenly Grace with full military honors under the Auspices of American Legion Post 205.

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