Humberto Ernesto Morales, 97, of Antofagasta, Chile, peacefully passed away, March 22nd 2025 in Houston, TX.
He was born on October 10th, 1927, to Trinidad Morales in Antofagasta, Chile.
Humberto grew up in Chile. He was the oldest of 3 sons. He married Eliana Cortes on October 10, 1954. He always dreamed of coming to the US. Before arriving to the US he lived in Caracas Venezuela for 5 years. In 1961 he then sailed on a ship with the Family to the US they arrived in New Orleans. They lived in Port Arthur and then moved to Houston where they placed their roots.
Humberto and Eliana had three children, Soledad, Lawney and Shelly. He worked as a Merchant Seaman traveling all around the world and retired from National Maritime Union. Humberto was very much a devoted family man. The great grandchildren Lily, Tulip and Anthony whom he lovingly referred to as his garden was his greatest pride and joy. He was also known for his humor with corny jokes and his infectious laugh. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Humberto is survived by his wife Eliana Morales, daughter Shelly Lara, her husband Rudy Perez, and son Lawney Morales. Granddaughter Soledad Lara and husband Anthony Saldana Sr. Great-grandchildren, siblings Lilyanna, Tulip and Anthony Saldana Jr.
He was preceded in death by his mother Trinidad Pizarro, siblings Carlos Ramos and Sergio Ramos and beloved daughter, Soledad Morales.
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