Mary Esteher Morales, 51, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Kingsville.
She was born on July 24, 1974, in Killeen, Texas, to Edward Mario Morales and Rosa Ramos Morales.
Mary was previously employed as a custodian at Texas A&M University–Kingsville. She was full of life, always ready with a joke, and brought joy to those around her with her sense of humor. A loving daughter, sister, and aunt, she cherished her family deeply. As the eldest daughter in a large family, she held a special place in the hearts of those she loved. Mary was a devoted Christian whose faith was an important part of her life. She had a special bond with her nieces and nephews, as well as her great-nieces and great-nephews, loving them as her own.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosa R. Morales.
She is survived by her father, Edward Mario Morales (Mylinda) of Kingsville; her siblings, Emaly Morales (Melvin) Madrid of Kingsville, Marcos Ruben Morales (Cassandra) of Kingsville, Nora Garcia (Victor) of Kingsville, Anna Lee Benavides (Cresencio Jr.) of Kingsville, and Stephanie Mireles (Arsenio) of Kingsville; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home.
A Funeral Service will follow on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Jesucristo es la Respuesta Church, 813 N. 14th Street, Kingsville, Texas 78363, with Pastor Juan Osorio officiating. Interment will be held at Kingsville Resthaven Cemetery.