Richard Moralez Obituary

"It is with heavy heart that the family of Richard \u0026quot;Rick\u0026quot; Santos Morales announce his passing on Sunday, April 16th, at the age of 70 surrounded by his family. Rick was born on March 29,1953 in Dinuba CA to Manuel \u0026amp; Hope Morales. Upon graduating from the COS, Rick started working at Golden State Vintners now known as, The Wine Group, in Yettem, CA for 42 years. Our beloved Rick is survived by his wife/best friend of 47 years, Elsa and his precious children, Jennifer (Juan), Adam (Carol), Mark (Savanna), Isaac and Lucas Morales. Rick will also be fondly remembered as \u0026quot;Welo\u0026quot; by his nine grandchildren, Jonathan, Caleb, Jaden, Alyssa, Kylie, Josiah, Giselle \u0026quot;Sophie\u0026quot;, Ezra \u0026amp; Jeremiah. His sisters Lucille, Irene, Alice (Eddie); brothers Manuel (Blanca) \u0026amp; Robert \u0026quot;Bobby\u0026quot; Morales and numerous family and friends. Rick is predeceased by his parents, four siblings and nephew Edward Soto. Rick will be remembered for his love of bbq grilling, fish fry\u0027s, his passion for rock and roll and all things music, and his love for sports. But ultimately, Rick will be most remembered as a selfless, hardworking husband, the rock of his family and being the best \u0026quot;Welo\u0026quot;. A special thank you to Bristol Hospice Nurses \u0026amp; Chaplin Tom. A memorial service for Rick will be held Friday, April 28th, 4-6pm at Salser \u0026amp; Dillard funeral chapel. The celebration of life will continue at the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle, 100 W. School Ave, Visalia. Services have been entrusted to Salser \u0026amp; Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www. salseranddillard. com. "