Manuela A. Morales, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 84 at her son’s home in Portage, Michigan, surrounded by her family. Her battle with cancer during the last year showed her courage in facing life challenges. Despite the pain, Manuela came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
Born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, Manuela spent her childhood on her family’s farm. At the age of 12 her family moved to capitol city of Havana, where she married Diego Morales and started their family.
In the late 1960’s, she and her family emigrated to the United States and settled in Chicago, Illinois where the family lived for two decades before moving to Holland, Michigan.
Manuela was a kind and generous soul who loved her friends and family deeply.
She was preceded in death by her husband Diego Morales Sr.
Manuela is survived by her son and daughter; Diego Morales Jr. (Janelys) and Maria Izaguirre (Alfonso);
Grandchildren: Lissette, Alfonso Jr., Diego, Alexander, Jacob and Samantha
Great grandchildren: Aliana, Naliyah, Sammarie, Amelia and Michael.
Her graveside service will be Thursday September 14, 2023, 2pm at Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Holland, Michigan.
Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com for further information.
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