Ruben Morales, 32, a resident of Santa Clara, NM, entered eternal rest Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM. He was born on May 10, 1991 to his parents, Arnulfo and Esther (Sotelo) Morales in Silver City, New Mexico.
Ruben Morales was a Beloved family man. He was cherished by his children, partner, family and friends. He will be sorely missed by all of his children, who he had his own special connection with. Being a listening therapist, spoiler of all his princesses, a partner of his buddies, loving to his papicito and candy filled suitcase carrying uncle.
Persevering his way to manager of Family Dollar made him a loved and well-known member of the community. He was a big kid at heart, enjoying hunting, fishing, four wheeling, endless pranks on his family members, lighting fireworks all year around and stopping at the splash park to cool off after a long day. A diehard Raiders fan, lover of cars, his Cadillac and bumping his music.
His passion was watching his children grow, and participate in sports. He loved hanging out at Mom and Dad's porch, enjoying family meals, and being spoiled by his Mamacita Chula. Ruben was genuine, respectful, compassionate, supportive person, who had a continuous smile, with a positive energy, and who lived life to the fullest. His time with us on Earth was all too short but he showed us through his actions true love, selflessness and how to be a good-hearted person. He will be deeply missed by all.
He is survived by his parents; by his companion, Aisleen Tafoya of Silver City, NM; his four sons, Ruben Morales, Jr. of Santa Clara, NM, Miguel Morales of Santa Clara, NM, Ezekiel Morales of Santa Clara, NM, Matthew Garcia of Silver City, NM; his three daughters, Monique Morales of Santa Clara, NM, Nevaeh Morales of Santa Clara, NM, Athiah Garcia of Silver City, NM; his brother Arnulfo Morales, Jr. (fiancé-Jessica Sopiwnik) of Arenas Valley, NM; his sister, Vanessa M. Griffin (Josh) of Silver City, NM; his seven nephews, Arnulfo Morales III, Anthony Griffin, Matthew Morales, Jake Morales, Andrew Lara, Jeremiah Morales, Micielo Maldonado; his four nieces, Ashley Marquez, Joslin Griffin, Alyssa Morales, Kamilah Morales; mother of Ruben, Monique and Nevaeh, Ashley Thayer; his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Proceeded in death by 1 unborn child Jaylen, his two Grandmother's Hermelinda Robles, Delfina Campos, four uncles Francisco Abeyta, Narciso, Juan Antonio, and Alfredo Morales.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 5:00pm-6:00pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels, with the Prayer Vigil/Holy Rosary commencing at 6:00pm with Deacon Art Gutierrez reciting. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 9:30am at Santa Clara Catholic Church with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Inurnment will take place at Santa Clara Cemetery at 4:00pm following cremation. Pallbearers are Joe Abeyta, Richard Trujillo, Arnulfo Morales III, Jake Morales, Mathew Morales, Anthony Griffin, Tony Rodriguez, Ben Abeyta. Honorary Pallbearers are Ruben Jr. Morales, Jeremiah Morales, Buddy Young and all his remaining family and friends.
Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trust care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .