Carlos E. Moya MD

Carlos E. Moya, MD., age 87, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in Quipile, Cundinamarca, Colombia, a son of Juan de Jesus and María Silva.

In 1965, Carlos graduated from Universidad Nacional de Colombia with a degree in Medicine. He performed his rural year service in Mitú, Vaupes, Colombia. He arrived in the United States in 1969 and started his Anatomical and Clinical Pathology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

He worked as a Pathologist at Fairmont General Hospital, Fairmont, WV from 1973 to 1976. From 1977 to 1980 he was an Assistant Professor of Pathology and the Director of the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory at West Virginia University.

In 1980, he transitioned to a position as the Director of the Pathology Department at Mosaic Health Care System, in St. Joseph, MO.

Carlos' guiding principles of fairness, education, and extending a helping hand to those in need was the core of all he did. He believed in always treating others as he would want to be treated and consistently worked for the underdog. Along with his wife, Carol, he opened his home to international students and helped many young people learn English and experience daily life in the U.S.

Upon retirement Carlos devoted himself to volunteer work in the community and overseas, establishing basic medical laboratory testing services in St. Lucia (Caribbean) and Pinalejo and San Francisco de La Paz (Honduras). Carlos had an eye for photography and enjoyed gardening. An avid reader, Carlos considered libraries "the great equalizer" because they offered access to knowledge and knowledge is power.

Carlos is survived by his treasured wife of 51 years, Carol Mutschler Moya.

His family in Colombia includes Juan de Jesus (Nilsa Rey), Jorge Enrique Moya (Marlene Niño), and Álvaro Moya (Consuelo); his sister Maria Ines Moya and sister-in-law Aura Rojas (Luis Hernando, deceased), as well as many nieces and nephews

A Blessing Service will be held at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 2 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on October 4, 2025, in La Florida, Cundinamarca, Colombia. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Spanish version:

Carlos E. Moya, 87 años de edad, falleció el 23 de Agosto 2025, en Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, EEUU. Nació el 26 de Junio, 1938 en Quipile, Cundinamarca, Colombia, hijo de Juan de Jesus Moya y Maria Ines Silva. En 1965, recibió su grado de Doctor en Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Hizo su año rural en Mitú Vaupes Colombia. Llegó a Los Estados Unidos en 1969. En 1970, comenzó su especialización en Patología Anatómica y Clínica, terminó en 1973. De 1973 a 1976 practicó Patología en Fairmont General Hospital, Fairmont, WestVirginia.
De 1977 a 1980 era profesor adjunto de Patología y Director del Laboratorio de Química Clínica. De 1980 a 1998 era Director Departamento de Patología, Mosaic Healthcare System in
St. Joseph, Missouri. Equidad, educación, ayuda a su próximo, eran la base de sus acciones. Creía en tratar a otros de la manera en que a usted quisiera ser tratada. Carlos y su esposa Carol, abrían su casa a estudiantes internacionales y les ayudaban a aprender ingles y conocer la vida cotidiana en los Estados Unidos. A jubilarse se dedicó a realizar trabajos voluntarios en la comunidad y establecer laboratorios para exámenes básicos en Santa Lucia en el Caribe, y Pinalejo y San Francisco de la Paz, Honduras. Sus pasatiempos eran jardinería y fotografía. Lectura y
libros eran importantes a Carlos y por eso consideraba una biblioteca ser < la gran niveladora > porque ofrece acceso a conocimiento y conocimiento es poder. Carlos es sobrevivido por su esposa de 51 años Carol Mutschler Moya, sus hermanos Juan de Jesus Moya (Nilsa Rey), Jorge Enrique Moya (Marlene Niño), Álvaro Moya (Consuelo) y su hermana Maria Ines Moya, una cuñada Aura Rojas, la viuda de su hermano Luis Hernando Moya. Servicio de Bendición, Domingo, Septiembre 28, 2025, a las 2:00 PM, Funeraria John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) Exequias sábado, 4 de Octubre, a las 11:00 AM, en La Florida, Cundinamarca, Colombia.