ZAPATA, TEXAS---Aminta L. Morales 80, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her residence in Zapata, Texas.

Mrs. Morales is preceded in death by her husband, Honorable Judge David Morales.

Mrs. Morales is survived by her daughters, Leticia Morales Lara, Martha Morales (Mario Saenz, Jr.), Melissa M. (Raymond III) Moya; grandchildren, Marisa Barradas (Edwin Ortiz), Maria San Juanita "Janie" Lara, Jose Armando Lara, Jr., Aminta Y. Lara, Dr. Mario R. Salinas (Melizza Santos), Jr., Jacqueline A. Salinas (Daniel Villarreal), David Ray Moya (Yubia Riojas), Raymond Moya IV, Ryan Ray Moya; great-grandchildren, Rodrigo Espinoza, Liliana Espinoza, Jose Solis, Jr., Mario A. Solis, Mia I. Ortiz, Armani J. Lara, Maryam Lara, Jlani Valadez, J.C. Valadez, Avery Valadez, David Ray Moya, Jr., Aven Ray Moya, Camila Salinas, Jose Armado Valadez; sisters, Irene "Nena" (†Lauro) Bustamante, †Enedina L. (†Ricardo) Bustamante; niece, Lydia Mendoza and by numerous nephews, nieces and other family members and friends.

Visitation hours will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

A mass will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Committal services will follow at Zapata County Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home Daniel A. Gonzalez, Funeral Director, 2102 N. US HWY 83 Zapata, Texas.