Michael Morado, Jr.

Michael "Mike" Morado, Jr. 67, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 21, 2014 after a brave year and a half long battle with cancer. He entered the heavenly gates surrounded by his loving family at Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 pm Friday, October 24th at Christ the King Church, 85th and Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Saturday at Christ the King Church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Mike was born September 30, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Michael, Sr. and Rachel Morado. He was a proud veteran of the US army. Mike received his degree from Rockhurst University and devoted 39 years to his work as a computer programmer at the US Dept of Agriculture.

Mike loved history, movies, music, his ever growing comic book collection, and his family. His favorite pastime after his retirement in 2009 was spending time with his best friend and wife of 40 years, Doris Morado. Mike was a dedicated father, working hard all his life to put his four children through 12 years of catholic school. He was also a proud and loving grandfather "Papa" who loved to spoil his grandchildren. Mike was very active in the Christ the King Catholic community, serving as Booster club president, school board member, carnival coordinator and coaching countless sports teams for his four children. To know him was to love him, and he will dearly be missed by many.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, David Morado. Survivors include his wife, Doris Morado; children, Jason Morado and wife Dani, Kenda Morado-Bacott and husband Josh, Jared Morado and Suzie Morado; grandchildren, Violet and Lucy Bacott, Peat Morado and Cameron Folsom; brothers, Richard, Joe and Raymond Morado; sisters, Gloria Tirado and Rose Magers; several nieces and nephews.

A TRIBUTE TO OUR DAD

Dad we have so many things to thank you for, so here?s a start.

You taught us that sculptures and paintings, aren?t the only form of art.

There is music, movies, museums and even comic books.

Sunday morning breakfast was your famous special treat.

Bacon and eggs made to order and wrestling on TV,

you always made sure we each had our favorite eats.

Blazing hot Summers, or bitter evenings of Fall.

Your favorite place to be was watching us play ball.

Watching a day long tournament, or coaching practice for half an hour,

Through your selfless support, Dad, we knew nothing made your prouder.

You loved our friends like your own and knew them all by name,

Kindness and generosity made Michael Morado a name of fame.

Most of all you taught us how to show we care.

Strangers were always a "Hello Sir" and a "Thank you Ma?am".

Loyalty and respect, were just a few of the traits you loved to share.

We are heartbroken Dad, because your time came too soon, we know.

But this world was blessed to know such a gentle peaceful soul.

Dad, you are our true superhero.

Love, Jason, Kenda, Jared and Suzie