Edinburg, TX – Yvonne Morales of Little Bear Produce BB #:124521 passed away on June 20, at McAllen Medical Center after a brief illness.
Jimmy Bassetti, co-owner, and President of J&D/Little Bear Produce said, “My wife Diane and I are truly heartsick over the sudden loss of Yvonne. She has been part of our Little Bear family for 35 years. She was with us nearly every step of the way, not only as we built our business but as we raised our family. She was a wonderful person and had a unique way of making people feel very special. Our hearts are hurting, and we are praying for Yvonne’s family and loved ones. Although she will be dearly missed, we find solace in knowing that she is at peace with our Lord above.”
Yvonne Morales played an instrumental role in the daily operations of J&D Produce since 1988, serving as a trusted right hand for Jimmy and Diane. She was widely known and loved by many in the produce industry, especially by J&D’s customers, growers, vendors, and suppliers.
Born on May 24, 1953 in Laredo, Texas, Yvonne was raised in Monte Alto, Texas and lived a full and busy life in the Rio Grande Valley. She loved God, family, music, and friends. She was well known and respected in her local community and was a deeply devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elsa, Texas.
Yvonne is survived by her husband Daniel A. Morales, stepchildren Antonio (Monica), Daniel A. Morales Jr., 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Her brothers Jose Samuel Benavidez Jr. (Irma), Jefferey Lee Benavidez Sr. (Josie). Her nieces Laura Benavidez-Diaz (Jorge), Samantha Jo Benavidez, Georgina Lee Benavidez-Sauceda (Paul), and nephew Jefferey Lee Benavidez Jr. “Elo” and great-nieces, Destany Coronado, Heavenleigh Coronado, Eleanor Jolee Diaz, and great-nephew Matthew Coronado
Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg with visitation planned for Sunday June, 25 from 5pm – 8pm, a rosary at 6pm, and funeral services on Monday, June 26 at 10am. Entombment will occur at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco, Texas immediately following the funeral.
