Jess Morales was born in Erie, Colorado on October 15, 1928 to Daniel Morales and Claudia (Sandoval) Morales, and passed away at his home in Denver on January 18, 2017 at age 88. He was married to Margaret (Fernandez) Morales on December 19, 1948. Jess is survived by his wife Margaret, daughter Louise Montoya and her husband Richard P. Montoya (deceased), son Russell Morales and his wife Nancy, grandchildren Marti (Chris) Ferguson, Eric (Faustina) Carrasco, Cory Morales, Brandon (Trish Norrell) and Jordan (Eileen Abad) Morales. He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren. The Funeral Mass will be Friday, January 27, 2017, 11AM, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4377 Utica Street. Interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery Interment will be Monday, January 30, 2017, 10:15 AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery.