Roberto Moran

Roberto Moran, known to many as Bobby, was a simple man that truly enjoyed “carne asada” gatherings. You would always find Bobby sitting by the barbeque pit, beer in hand, as he happily watched his family and friends enjoy a good barbeque. If he was not grilling, he would be in his workroom turning a junked item into a beautiful piece of furniture. You can bet that each family member has at least one or more items in their home that Bobby built or welded for them. In the last days of his life, he was still working on a table for his grandson. Roberto “Bobby” Moran, was called by Our Lord on Monday, March 16, 2020, at the age of 82. He was the son of the late Aurelio Moran Jr. and Teodora Moran. He was born and raised in Laredo, Texas, attended Bruni Elementary School, Christen Middle School, and was a 1955 graduate from Martin High School where he played four years of football for the Mighty Tigers. He bravely served in the United States Army after graduation. After serving his time in the Army, Bobby returned home and continued his father’s business as co-owner of Moran Fine Meats with his brother Alfredo for 38 years. Bobby was a well-respected business man who had many loyal customers that would turn to him for advice on the best cuts of meat recommended. After his retirement in 2005, he enjoyed picking up his grandchildren from school and spending time with them. Bobby’s motto was, “Ay que darle pa delante”, and he did just that when faced with life’s ups and downs. Bobby lived his life to the fullest with his wife of fifty-three years, Angelica Sanchez Moran. Bobby set his eyes on Angelica and told his friends, “Con ella me voy a casar.” They both fell in love and were married in 1967 and had three beautiful children together. Bobby was a great provider, a good husband and a wonderful father. He was a parishioner at San Luis Rey Church where he helped every year at the annual Jamaica. He is preceded in death by his parents Aurelio Moran Jr. and Teodora Moran; siblings Socorro M. Villarrreal (Margarito+), Alfredo Aurelio Moran (Judith+), and Duvina Azios (Robert+). Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife Angelica Sanchez Moran; children Gabriela M. (Hector) Rogerio Jr., Roberta Moran, and Roberto (Patricia) Moran Jr.; grandchildren Roberto “Trey” Moran III, Isabella Rogerio, Hector “TJ” Rogerio III, Taylor Moran and Ryanne Moran; siblings Alicia (Carlos) Picard, Joe (Angie) Moran, Ida Moran, Velma Moran, and Leticia Moran, as well as many numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many good friends. Pallbearers will be Roberto Moran Jr., Hector Rogerio Jr., Alfredo Moran, Alvaro Moran, Alejandro Ramos, Alonzo Ramos, and Aaron Ramos. Honorary pallbearers will be Roberto “Trey” Moran III, Hector “TJ” Rogerio III, Alejandro “AJ” Ramos, Alfredo “Fred” Ramos, Andres “Ito” Ramos, and Analis Isabel Ramos. Special thanks to Dr. Arturo Garza-Gongora, Dr. Eduardo Miranda, Dr. Muhammed Qureshi, Dr. Benson Yu Huang, Dr. Carlos Espinoza, Dr. Carlos G. Cigarroa, VA Hospital, Patricia Niles, FNP, Claudia Buruato, Humana Case Manager, and the nurses from Doctors Cancer Center: Norma Garcia, FNP, Lorna Hernandez, RN, Sylvia Melendez, RN, Brenda Martinez, RN. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A chapel service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillside Funeral Home. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 59 at 11:00 a.m. Services conclude at the chapel. If you would like to sign the guestbook or send private condolences, you may do so at www.hillsidefuneral.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home, 310 Hillside Road.