Antonio Mora

1949 - 2017

Antonio Mora obituary, 1949-2017, Corpus Christi, TX

BORN

1949

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Memory Gardens Funeral Home

8200 Old Brownsville Road

Corpus Christi, Texas

Antonio Mora Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 12, 2017.

Antonio “Tony” Z. Mora, 68, of Corpus Christi, TX passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was born on July 5, 1949 to the late Juan and Maximiana Mora. Tony was a 1968 graduate of Mary Carroll High School and a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was a longtime employee of Corpus Christi Army Depot, and most recently he greatly enjoyed working as a crossing guard for Ella Barnes Elementary where he was affectionately known as “Papa Bear.”



He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 46 years, Mary Mora and siblings, San Juana Ennis, Porfirio Mora, Delia Lopez and Alicia Gomez.



Tony and his wife Mary had four children; Melanie Mora, Chris Mora (Mary), Tracy Mora and Samantha Walker (James); three grandsons, Joey, Jacob and Joshua Gonzales; granddog, George Mora; siblings, Petra Mora, Julia Smith and Tomas Mora (Neely) along with other extended family members and friends.



Visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm that same evening. Chapel services will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 10:00 am with entombment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.





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September 17, 2017

Rick and Jennifer Sramek

We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with Tony and will miss him as our neighbor. Our prayers are with your whole family at this time.

September 16, 2017

Suzy Barrera

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Melanie, Tracy, Chris and Sammi. Your dad will be missed. He, as well as all of you have been part of my extended family for the past 33 years. I am truly sorry for your loss. Just know, you all are not alone. For His word says "I will never leave you not forsake you." I love you.

September 16, 2017

Suzy Barrera

My heart and prayers go out to the Mora family. May God continue to guard and keep you all at this time. You all are not alone, for HIS word says "I will never leave you nor forsake you." I will truly miss your father. He is like family to me. I love all of you. May God bless you Melanie, Chris, Tracy, and Sammi.

September 14, 2017

Suzin Perez, Alayna & Miguel Gonzalez

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

September 14, 2017

Paul & Bertha Nunez

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

September 13, 2017

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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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