Richard Michael Morales Obituary
We bid farewell to Richard Michael Morales (Cortez, Colorado), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 22, 2025 at the age of 40. Richard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Michael Morales to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his father Richard C. Morales. He is survived by: his mother Sarah Paniagua; his wife Erin; his sons, Adrian, Orion, Isaac, Uriah and Ezra; and his siblings, Mario Paniagua, Joe Paniagua, Elaina Morales and Marcos Morales. He is also survived by many extended family members, teammates, players, coworkers, and dear friends.
