Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Dove-Witt Family Mortuary

6630 S. US Hwy 85/87

Fountain, Colorado

Jose Morales Obituary

Morales
JOSE MORALES LUGO
April 19, 1932 February 2, 2019
Jose Morales Lugo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2019 in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, April 19, 1932, the third of nine children born to the Jose Morales and Carmen Zoela Pabon.
Jose proudly served thirty-one years in the US Army, where he started as a Private and retired as Sergeant Major in 1982. He served in the Korean War and completed two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. He was a highly decorated soldier, whose awards included the Combat Infantry Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, the Jungle Training Expert Badge, two Purple Hearts, and the Bronze Star.
After retiring from the US Military, Jose worked hard as a Laundry Technician at Memorial Hospital for twenty years. In his life and in his retirement, Jose enjoyed spending time with his family, attending his church, shooting pool, winning at ping pong, and traveling to visit family in Puerto Rico and Ecuador. He made everyone around him laugh, inspired them, and shared his wisdom.
He leaves behind his wonderful wife, Maria Luisa; loving children Carmen, Esther, Glenn, Juan, Alex, Rosita, Patti, and Eric; his grandchildren, Victor, Hans, Morgan, Regan, Sydney, Thais, Gwyneth, Rafael, Carrie, Alyssa, Samantha, Ethan, Sydney, and Evan; as well as a host of siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends.
The wake will take place Thursday, February 7, 2019, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, 6630 S U.S. Highway 85-87, Fountain, CO. A service to celebrate his life is scheduled for Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary. The burial will also take place on Friday the 8th at 1:00 p.m. at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO. A reception will follow the service and burial at Dove-Witt.

Published by The Gazette on Feb. 6, 2019.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Jose Morales

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

Great person i worked with him at Memorial Hospital

Anthony merthen

February 18, 2019

He will be sorely missed.

Sorina Williams

February 9, 2019

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Jose Morales's name

Memorial Events
for Jose Morales

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Dove-Witt Family Mortuary

6630 S. US Hwy 85/87, Fountain, CO 80817

How to support Jose's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Jose Morales's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more