was born in the beautiful greenery of Zacapa, Guatemala on October 10, 1937 and passed away in the colorful city of Providence, Rhode Island on June 29, 2017. He worked various manufacturing jobs in textiles, electronics, and jewelry, but his real passion was as a mechanic. He loved singing and playing the guitar. In the summer, he enjoyed planting tomatoes in his backyard, and sharing them with friends and family. He made people laugh often, always telling a joke or funny story.


Hector was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with a firm testimony of our Savior and Redeemer. His charitable spirit for others also defined him. He actively made efforts to help and serve when people were in need, and had a strong compassion for all types of animals. Most importantly, he was a committed father that loved and supported his children above all else. In his 79 years, he touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.


He is survived by his children: Cynthia Morales, James Morales, and Jessica Morales. He is also survived by his niece and nephew, Celita K. Vargas and Jose D. Vargas, who loved him like a father, and his many brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and countless cousins.


Calling hours will be held Sunday, July 2nd from 4pm until 6pm in the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Ave., Lincoln, RI. A service at 6pm will follow.


The burial will be graveside at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI at 2pm on Monday, July 3rd. Please arrive at the funeral home at 12pm to join the procession.
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Hector R. Morales, nacio en el hermoso verdor de Zacapa, Guatemala el 10 de Octubre de 1937 y fallecio en la pintoresca ciudad de Providence, Rhode Island el 29 de Junio de 2017. Desempeno varios trabajos de fabricacion en joyeria, textiles y electronicas, pero su verdadera pasion era como un mecanico. El amaba cantar y tocar la guitarra. En el verano, gozaba de plantar tomates en su patio y compartirlos con amigos y familiares. Hacia reir a las personas frecuentemente, siempre contando un chiste o una historia divertida.


Hector era un miembro dedicado de La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias con un firme testimonio de nuestro Salvador y Redentor. Su espiritu de caridad para los demas tambien lo definio. Se esforzaba por ayudar y servir a personas necesitadas y tenia una fuerte compasion para todo tipo de animales. Lo mas importante es que el era un padre devoto que amaba y apoyaba a sus hijos por encima de todo. En sus 79 anos, toco muchas vidas y sera extranado profundamente por todos los que lo conocieron.


Le sobreviven sus hijos: Cynthia Morales, James Morales y Jessica Morales. El tambien es sobrevivido por su sobrina y sobrino, Celita K. Vargas y Jose D. Vargas, quien lo amaban como un padre, y tambien sus muchos hermanos y hermanas, sobrinos y sobrinos, y primos innumerables.


El velorio sera el Domingo 2 de Julio de 4pm hasta las 6pm en Keefe Funeral Home , 5 Higginson Ave., Lincoln, RI. Seguira un servicio a las 6pm.


El entierro sera en el cementerio de Swan Point, Providence, RI a las 2pm el Lunes, 3 de Julio. Por favor, llegar a la funeraria a las 12pm para unirse a la procesion.