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Jesus Moroles
1950 - 2015
Jesus Moroles
1950 - 2015
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BORN
1950
DIED
2015
Jesus Moroles Obituary
The Texas Department of Public Safety says Moroles was killed Monday night in a wreck in Jarrell (JEHR'-uhl), 30 miles north of Austin.
DPS said Wednesday that Moroles was northbound on Interstate 35 when the van he was driving rear-ended a tractor-trailer rig. Moroles, who lived and worked in Rockport, died at the scene. The trucker wasn't hurt.
President George W. Bush in 2008 awarded Moroles, who specialized in granite, the National Medal of Arts in a White House ceremony.
His 1987 artwork, "Lapstrake," is in New York City near the Museum of Modern Art.
Moroles also did the Houston Police Officers' Memorial, plus had exhibits at the Dallas Museum of Art.
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33 Entries
john Chavez
December 23, 2015
It's been over 30 years since I last saw you at UNT, but I've always admired you and your work through the years. You will be missed deeply.
Caring Thoughts and Prayers Always.
zeferino Virginia Librado
November 5, 2015
Jesus u well be miss Zeferino &Virginia Librado god have got him a masterpiece in u
JAIME MARIN ELIZONDO
August 25, 2015
Mi mas sentido pésame a la familia Moroles, por la perdida de su hijo, que la aceptación este en sus corazones, y simplemente que lo vean como una despedida eventual.
Jose Jaime Marin Elizondo (hijo de la Sra Margarita Elizondo QEPD) Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. ([email protected])
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Georgiann Jones
August 2, 2015
Your light and love will go on forever. Your commitment to life, to your family and the loving kindness you spread will be kept in my heart forever. I light this candle for you, dear friend, with many blessings.
Deborah Garza, Ed.D.
July 24, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Moroles Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I grew up with his sister Christina, and I remember how proud she was of Jesus. We grew up in the same neighborhood of Dallas, and we went to the same elementary school.
D. Gainer
July 10, 2015
A todos los que conocía y amaba Señor Moroles. Lo siento mucho tu pérdida. Espero que usted encuentre consuelo en la promesa de Jesús sobre la resurrección que se encuentra en Juan 11:25 . Anhelo con ustedes para el día en que nos reuniremos con nuestros seres queridos que han muerto. Cuando serán fuerte y saludable y feliz.
Alma Quillian
June 24, 2015
It is a colossal loss of a colossal man....I was so shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the loss of my dear friend. I am having difficulty finding words
for there are none that will comfort you who are his family and friends. Impossible to believe that he has
left this earth, especially because his presence was so
strong that I still feel he is here. And he is. His work will always enrich our lives as will his love.
I wish I could take away the pain for all who are grappling with his absence, but of course , I can not.
My heart especially goes out to his family.
I remind myself that I am fortunate to have been counted among his friends and to have shared the time I had with him.
I pray for healing for all those who had the honor of knowing and loving him.
With Much Affection,
Alma Quillian
Ricky Ray Behrend
June 23, 2015
To all the Moroles Family, over the years I was privileged to know this great artist, who always spoke in a calm & quiet measured way. He could make a piece of granite play sounds as well as a perfectly tuned musical instrument. He will be sorely missed, but I know he is creating beautiful art in heaven. God Bless and my deepest condolences.
JW
June 22, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Jesus's death. His artistic contributions will be highly valued for times to come. My earnest petition is that his family and friends find comfort through heartfelt prayer, treasured friendships, and the many promises found in God's word. My heartfelt condolences for your loss!
June 22, 2015
Matilda and I are so sad to read this news. Deepest sympathies to all the Family, Howard & Matilda Rubin
katty gomez
June 22, 2015
Me lamento oír de la muerte de Jesus Moroles y deseo que Dios este con su familia en estos momentos de gran perdida. Que Dios cure sus corazones dolidos pronto. Salmos 147:3
Grace Sifuentes
June 20, 2015
To all the Moroles Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. He was a very talented sculptor. May he rest in peace. God bless you all.
Sincerely,
June 20, 2015
The day we met Jesus and his parents in Fayetteville Texas was a day we will remember meeting a friend. Jesus the person and Jesus the artist will be missed by many. We will whole dear our memories. Our condolence to his entire family.
Jerry And Jeanette Brown
Kim Paxson
June 19, 2015
Jesse was both confident and humble. A combination that made him a rare treasure.
Alfredo F Castillo
June 19, 2015
Our most sincere condolences to the family of a truly great artist and wonderful human being. His memory will forever be with us
through his wonderful artistic craft. He will be missed. A very respected "Crozier Tech Wolf" alum. God Bless you Jesse.
Alfredo F. Castillo Family
June 19, 2015
Dear Moroles family, the many words offered at this time is written to comfort you. May the love expressed in these word be a source of comfort. The hope of peace also provide comfort we pray for this to come to the earth, matt6:9,10
June 18, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your dear love one. During this time of mourning, may you rest your hope on the Father of tender mercies and the God of Comfort; asking him to give you the strength needed to endure.
SJ
June 18, 2015
When he was at El Centro, Jesse used to come to our house to drink coffee and play art with my mother, and his teacher, Dana Smith. Mom really liked him and he was always nice to the kid (me) running around. Pretty sure we have one or two of his Family Ties paintings.
My family's best to you at this time.
Gordon Smith
June 18, 2015
Sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in John 6:40.
June 18, 2015
My condolences to The Morales Family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together with Jesus. Draw close to GOD and he will draw close to you.
Judy Proctor
June 18, 2015
We have a sculpture in our condo by Jesus Moroles. It makes me so happy to look at and touch the piece. He was a talented artist and good man. Perhaps he is sculpting clouds for the saints. Thank you Jesus for adding beauty to our lives. I wish I had pulled the trigger on that last commission. You will be missed, but live on in your work.
June 18, 2015
Rest in peace. Prayers and condolences to all.
Jerre Lynn Vanier
June 17, 2015
Dearest Moroles Family,
Jesus touched our families lives in a profound way. When I think of him I will always hear that kind and reassuring voice and funny laugh. He truly lighted up a room with his presence. He was gentle and at the same time powerful. I will miss Jesus so very much.
He has accomplished such great things in his life and brought tremendous beauty to the world with his magnificent sculptures. I will be forever grateful for the privilege I had to represent his works of art. He was a true genius. The only peace that I can find in this tragedy is knowing that a great pharaoh has arrived in heaven. I feel certain that he is about his Father's business gracing the heavens with masterpieces that he will create for all eternity.
Our family and I will forever miss our dear friend and send our deepest sympathy to the entire family during this difficult time.
Aloha, my friend, Jesus. Until we meet again.
With love,
Jerre Lynn
June 17, 2015
This is such a tragedy...the world lost its greatest living granite sculptor and I lost the best golfing buddy a guy could ask for. I just wish I could've been as good of friend to Jesus as he was to me....because he was the ultimate friend! I love you buddy! Jay Vanier
Adrian Barnette
June 17, 2015
We'll miss you !
Ken Hoge
June 17, 2015
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of renown South Texas sculptor, Jesús Moroles. He was well known and loved in Houston and around the world for his art, including the Houston Police Officers Memorial along Buffalo Bayou near downtown Houston.
A large heart-shaped sculpture he created in his chosen material granite is one of the prizes hanging in our "Celebration of Hearts" art collection within our own Texas Heart Institute Wallace D. Wilson Museum.
Our hearts go out to his family, friends and many fans for this stunning loss of a generous and and vital contributor to our culture.
Mrs. Robertson
June 17, 2015
My condolences to Mr. Moroles' family. May the peace of God be with all of you and help you to cope in the days ahead.
Cecile Eck
June 17, 2015
My husband was lucky enough to get to work with Jesus on an installation in Kansas, what a talented, nice guy. We spent some time with him in New Mexico and he was such a gracious fun gentleman. He will be missed
Camille
June 17, 2015
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Moroles . I know this is a most difficult time for you.Life is so fragile, so very precious. My thoughts of deep and sincere sympathy are with you at this time.Please be comforted by the fact that God cares about you personally and will help you get through your grief.. He says "I have heard your prayers, I have seen your tears" 2 Kings20:5.
Stacy
June 17, 2015
May the God of all comfort be with the Moroles family and their loved ones.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
June 17, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
June 17, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. May your family find comfort from God during this difficult time. Psalm 65:2
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