Arturo Morales
June 5, 1952 — February 18, 2014
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Arturo Morales, 61, was born in Mexicali, Mexico on June 5, 1952 and passed away in Los Angeles, California on February 18, 2014. He was previously employed as an Imaging Coordinator at Keck Hospital of USC for the past 5 years, though has been involved in X-ray Technology for 38 years. Arturo proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1971-1975 and was given an Honorable Discharge. He will be given full military honors at the graveside service at Riverside National Cemetery.
Arturo migrated to the United States on June 1, 1958. He spent most of his growing years in Lincoln Heights. He was in the Track and Field and Cross Country Team at Lincoln Heights High School, which was the first winning team of the school. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1971 – 1975. Arturo studied at Sheppard Air Force School of Health Care Sciences for his Radiologic Technologist certification. He was hardworking and very skilled at his line of work. He took pride in his work. He always strived to be the best and gave any task a 100% effort. He was well respected by his peers and the doctors he worked with. He was the co-founder and co-owner of Urgent Cardiovascular Services, a temporary Staffing Agency for Registered Nurses and Radiology Technicians, from 1999 – 2007.
Arturo was kind-hearted and loving. He was generous and always willing to help. He never spoke ill of others, even those who have hurt him; he was forgiving. When he spoke of his loved ones, he had a special twinkle in his eyes. He loved his Mom and siblings. He adored his children and grandchildren. Their success was ... READ MORE ?Arturo Morales, 61, was born in Mexicali, Mexico on June 5, 1952 and passed away in Los Angeles, California on February 18, 2014. He was previously employed as an Imaging Coordinator at Keck Hospital of USC for the past 5 years, though has been involved in X-ray Technology for 38 years. Arturo proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1971-1975 and was given an Honorable Discharge. He will be given full military honors at the graveside service at Riverside National Cemetery.
Arturo migrated to the United States on June 1, 1958. He spent most of his growing years in Lincoln Heights. He was in the Track and Field and Cross Country Team at Lincoln Heights High School, which was the first winning team of the school. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1971 – 1975. Arturo studied at Sheppard Air Force School of Health Care Sciences for his Radiologic Technologist certification. He was hardworking and very skilled at his line of work. He took pride in his work. He always strived to be the best and gave any task a 100% effort. He was well respected by his peers and the doctors he worked with. He was the co-founder and co-owner of Urgent Cardiovascular Services, a temporary Staffing Agency for Registered Nurses and Radiology Technicians, from 1999 – 2007.
Arturo was kind-hearted and loving. He was generous and always willing to help. He never spoke ill of others, even those who have hurt him; he was forgiving. When he spoke of his loved ones, he had a special twinkle in his eyes. He loved his Mom and siblings. He adored his children and grandchildren. Their success was his success. Their pain and failures were his pain and suffering. He took time to take his grandchildren on summer vacations, to create happy memories with them. Arturo also took time to take each grandchild to see their assigned school Mission. He was a good step-father. His favorite color was blue. He loved his Cadillac Margaritas on the rocks with salt around the glass rim. His beer of choice was Heineken and Chimay Ale. He liked his coffee black. His favorite perfume was Eternity by Calvin Klein. He loved driving fast in his BMW 545i, which was his pride and joy. He enjoyed the outdoors, participated in the Ensenada bike race in his younger years. He enjoyed walking and hiking. Photography was second nature to him. Arturo has taken stunning landscape photos. He loved to listen to a variety of music, ranging from the Beatles, the Doors, Pink Floyd to the Mexican Corridos and Mariachis. He also loved to read books, ranging from classical literature to modern books. He loved to write. He often kept a diary of his deepest thoughts and feelings. He tried his hand at writing a book, but did not get a chance to finish it.
Arturo's faith in God was strong. During his difficult times, he turned to God for guidance and strength, often, reading the Holy Bible. He never once blamed God for his sufferings and illness. He never complained. He took his pain and suffering in silence.
Arturo enjoyed sports. Baseball was his favorite, ending up as a referee in his younger years. He was an avid Dodger fan. He loved to watch the games at Dodger Stadium with his family. He always enjoyed his Dodger dogs and beer. He also enjoyed watching football. Superbowl Sunday was a day he didn't miss, usually spent at a friend's house, with a friendly bet amongst friends. He also liked basketball and participated in tournaments with his co-workers.
He was an avid fan of Jeopardy. He watched the show every weekday; often, he skipped our nightly walks because of it. He had a good memory and broad and varied knowledge-base and could answer the questions quite well. He was smart but always humble. He was compassionate and treated everyone fairly. He was a good friend and fiercely loyal to his true friends. He was one of the Good Guys. Arturo may be gone but he left an indelible mark on all of us. He will always be remembered by his family and friends.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 2:00-7:00pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary and Reception Center. A Catholic Vigil will be held at 5:00pm the same evening. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 9:00am at St. Benedict Catholic Church with interment at Riverside National Cemetery at 12:45pm.
Arturo is survived by his fiance, Agnes Johns of Long Beach, his daughter, Leticia Morales of Long Beach, his son, Marco Antonio Morales of Los Angeles, his step-daughter, Veronica A. (Luis) Morales-Godinez of San Gabriel and his step-son, Benjamin Johns of Long Beach. He also leaves his mother, Teodora Lira of La Puente, his grandchildren; Cheyenne Morales of Los Angeles, Dayzah Raquelle of Long Beach, Katelyn McLellan of San Gabriel, Collin Alejandro Nguyen of Long Beach and 1 grandchild on the way. Arturo is also survived by his siblings; Ana Maria Barnett of Lancaster, Eduardo (Graciela) Morales of Heber, Ca., Bob of La Puente, Hilda Garcia of La Puente and is predeceased by his brother, Jorge Arellano, who is also interred at Riverside National Cemetery. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to the family through our web site.
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Arturo Morales, 61, was born in Mexicali, Mexico on June 5, 1952 and passed away in Los Angeles, California on February 18, 2014. He was previously employed as an Imaging Coordinator at Keck Hospital of USC for the past 5 years, though has been involved in X-ray Technology for 38 years. Arturo proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1971-1975 and was given an Honorable Discharge. He will be given full military honors at the graveside service at Riverside National Cemetery.
Arturo migrated to the United States on June 1, 1958. He spent most of his growing years in Lincoln Heights. He was in the Track and Field and Cross Country Team at Lincoln Heights High School, which was the first winning team of the school. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1971 – 1975. Arturo studied at Sheppard Air Force School of Health Care Sciences for his Radiologic Technologist certification. He was hardworking and very skilled at his line of work. He took pride in his work. He always strived to be the best and gave any task a 100% effort. He was well respected by his peers and the doctors he worked with. He was the co-founder and co-owner of Urgent Cardiovascular Services, a temporary Staffing Agency for Registered Nurses and Radiology Technicians, from 1999 – 2007.
Arturo was kind-hearted and loving. He was generous and always willing to help. He never spoke ill of others, even those who have hurt him; he was forgiving. When he spoke of his loved ones, he had a special twinkle in his eyes. He loved his Mom and siblings. He adored his children and grandchildren. Their success was ... READ MORE ?Arturo Morales, 61, was born in Mexicali, Mexico on June 5, 1952 and passed away in Los Angeles, California on February 18, 2014. He was previously employed as an Imaging Coordinator at Keck Hospital of USC for the past 5 years, though has been involved in X-ray Technology for 38 years. Arturo proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1971-1975 and was given an Honorable Discharge. He will be given full military honors at the graveside service at Riverside National Cemetery.
Arturo migrated to the United States on June 1, 1958. He spent most of his growing years in Lincoln Heights. He was in the Track and Field and Cross Country Team at Lincoln Heights High School, which was the first winning team of the school. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1971 – 1975. Arturo studied at Sheppard Air Force School of Health Care Sciences for his Radiologic Technologist certification. He was hardworking and very skilled at his line of work. He took pride in his work. He always strived to be the best and gave any task a 100% effort. He was well respected by his peers and the doctors he worked with. He was the co-founder and co-owner of Urgent Cardiovascular Services, a temporary Staffing Agency for Registered Nurses and Radiology Technicians, from 1999 – 2007.
Arturo was kind-hearted and loving. He was generous and always willing to help. He never spoke ill of others, even those who have hurt him; he was forgiving. When he spoke of his loved ones, he had a special twinkle in his eyes. He loved his Mom and siblings. He adored his children and grandchildren. Their success was his success. Their pain and failures were his pain and suffering. He took time to take his grandchildren on summer vacations, to create happy memories with them. Arturo also took time to take each grandchild to see their assigned school Mission. He was a good step-father. His favorite color was blue. He loved his Cadillac Margaritas on the rocks with salt around the glass rim. His beer of choice was Heineken and Chimay Ale. He liked his coffee black. His favorite perfume was Eternity by Calvin Klein. He loved driving fast in his BMW 545i, which was his pride and joy. He enjoyed the outdoors, participated in the Ensenada bike race in his younger years. He enjoyed walking and hiking. Photography was second nature to him. Arturo has taken stunning landscape photos. He loved to listen to a variety of music, ranging from the Beatles, the Doors, Pink Floyd to the Mexican Corridos and Mariachis. He also loved to read books, ranging from classical literature to modern books. He loved to write. He often kept a diary of his deepest thoughts and feelings. He tried his hand at writing a book, but did not get a chance to finish it.
Arturo's faith in God was strong. During his difficult times, he turned to God for guidance and strength, often, reading the Holy Bible. He never once blamed God for his sufferings and illness. He never complained. He took his pain and suffering in silence.
Arturo enjoyed sports. Baseball was his favorite, ending up as a referee in his younger years. He was an avid Dodger fan. He loved to watch the games at Dodger Stadium with his family. He always enjoyed his Dodger dogs and beer. He also enjoyed watching football. Superbowl Sunday was a day he didn't miss, usually spent at a friend's house, with a friendly bet amongst friends. He also liked basketball and participated in tournaments with his co-workers.
He was an avid fan of Jeopardy. He watched the show every weekday; often, he skipped our nightly walks because of it. He had a good memory and broad and varied knowledge-base and could answer the questions quite well. He was smart but always humble. He was compassionate and treated everyone fairly. He was a good friend and fiercely loyal to his true friends. He was one of the Good Guys. Arturo may be gone but he left an indelible mark on all of us. He will always be remembered by his family and friends.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 2:00-7:00pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary and Reception Center. A Catholic Vigil will be held at 5:00pm the same evening. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 9:00am at St. Benedict Catholic Church with interment at Riverside National Cemetery at 12:45pm.
Arturo is survived by his fiance, Agnes Johns of Long Beach, his daughter, Leticia Morales of Long Beach, his son, Marco Antonio Morales of Los Angeles, his step-daughter, Veronica A. (Luis) Morales-Godinez of San Gabriel and his step-son, Benjamin Johns of Long Beach. He also leaves his mother, Teodora Lira of La Puente, his grandchildren; Cheyenne Morales of Los Angeles, Dayzah Raquelle of Long Beach, Katelyn McLellan of San Gabriel, Collin Alejandro Nguyen of Long Beach and 1 grandchild on the way. Arturo is also survived by his siblings; Ana Maria Barnett of Lancaster, Eduardo (Graciela) Morales of Heber, Ca., Bob of La Puente, Hilda Garcia of La Puente and is predeceased by his brother, Jorge Arellano, who is also interred at Riverside National Cemetery. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to the family through our web site.
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