Gilbert “Gibby” Morales
Passed: February 27, 2017
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Gilbert “Gibby” Morales
Passed: February 27, 2017
Obituary
Gilbert “Gibby” Morales of Goodyear, AZ died February 27, 2017 at the age of 82. He was born July 10, 1934 to Mike G. Morales and Martha Contreras Morales in Jerome, AZ. He graduated from Mingus High School, served in the US Army for 2 years, and was honorably discharged in 1957. Upon his return he married Eleanor Rodriguez. Gilbert earned a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State College in Flagstaff, a master’s degree from NAU, and an Administrative Certification from University of Arizona. After Eleanor’s passing he married Belia Sanchez Lucero in 1970 and together they raised their seven children.
Gilbert began a 35 year career in Seligman, AZ as teacher, coach, principal and superintendent. The last years of his career were spent in the administration in Avondale and Laveen Elementary School districts.
Gilbert is survived by his spouse, Belia S. Morales; daughters, Elizabeth Robles, Kathleen Morales, Noreen M. Diaz, Jordan Morales; sons, John Lucero, Daniel, Thomas, and David Morales; sister, Rosemary Hirales (Edmund); brothers, David Morales (Barbara), Bill Morales (Veronica); seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at 9:30 am with a rosary at 10:30 am and mass at 11:00 am, Friday, March 10, 2017 at St John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E La Pasada Blvd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Interment will be at 11:00 am, Friday, March 17, 2017 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
9 responses to Gilbert “Gibby” Morales
William J. Monroe says:
March 8, 2017
Our condolences to the Morales family on the loss of a great,caring individual & family member. We knew each other for 46 years after him & Belia were united in matrimony. They met in Bisbee, AZ. at our wedding in 1970. We married in August,they married in December of that year. Had some wonderful times during these years . Always enjoyed getting together with him & Brother Ernie”Neto” Escobedo when they would reminisce about the days in Jerome. We got to meet a lot of good people from Jerome through him & Belia at the annual Spook night reunions. Gibby, you & Belia did a marvelous job of raising seven children. We are blessed to have made your acquaintance over these few years. Rest in Peace Brother. I’m sure you & Neto are up there checking us out.
Sharon "Quasula" Cook says:
March 9, 2017
I am sad to hear the passing of Mr. Morales. He was an inspiration to me and everyone that had contact with him during my high school days in Seligman. Words could not ever express the loss the family is experiencing. May God Bless You All.
Tara Holt says:
March 22, 2017
Our condolences and prayers are with all the family.
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Jeannette Holt says:
March 24, 2017
Our condolences and prayers are with all of you.