Mario Morales Alvarez

Mario Morales Alvarez passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 87. He was born on Saturday, January 14, 1939, in Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico, to the late Jesus and Eloisa Morales Alvarez. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Mario was a hardworking and dedicated farmer who always took pride in caring for his family. He loved playing dominoes and cooking his favorite foods like carnitas and barbacoa, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family and making memories with them.

Mario is survived by his wife, Emma Zarate; children, Pedro, Juan, Mario, Miguel, Lino, Eloisa, Esther, Vicenta, Alejandro, Antonio, Manuel, Ernesto, and Alfonso Morales; 42 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Eloisa Morales Alvarez, and son, Luis Morales.

Family and friends are invited to the visitation at 8:30 am on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home - Hammond, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana, 70401. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm with Fr. Emilio Gomez officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula.