Felipe Jose Morales, 45, of New Bern died Saturday, May 16, 2026 at his residence surrounded by family.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM Friday, May 29, 2026 at St. Paul Catholic Church Atrium 3005 Country Club Rd., New Bern..

His Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, May 29, 2026 at St. Paul Catholic Church 3005 Country Club Rd., New Bern.

His entombment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, New Bern.

Felipe was born to Victor and Reina Morales on March 11th, 1981 in Winter Park, Florida. He moved around as a child, but ended up back in Florida, where he graduated from Oviedo High School, Class of 2000.

Felipe started his Publix career in 1999 and found great purpose in his work, some would say he bled green. And Publix is where he met his wife Heather in 2008. They bonded over a mutual love for the Miami Dolphins! Felipe was also a die hard Yankees fan. Felipe’s biggest and proudest accomplishment was being an amazing dad to his two children. He was their biggest fan, and you could always find him at the fence cheering them on in sports.

He’s survived by his loving wife of 14 years Heather, his two beautiful children, Scarlett (11) and Felipe aka Bubba(8), his mother, Reina of New Bern, NC, his father Victor of Lake City, FL, his sister, Angie of New Bern, NC (niece Jordan), his sister, Gina of Orlando, FL (nephews Nicky, Frankey, Antony, niece Arianna), his brother, Daniel & wife Amy of New Bern, NC (niece Catalina, nephews Miles and Oliver), along with great nieces and great nephews.

Felipe fought a very courageous 6 year battle with brain cancer, and we can’t thank his Duke University medical care team enough.

While he was called to heaven far too young, we know he’s serving a greater purpose. He touched so many lives in his 45 years earth side, and we know his legacy will live on through family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University in Felipe’s honor.

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