Obituary of Aramis "Ben" Mora

Our beloved Aramis (Ben) Mora age 82, was called by our heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, surrounded by his daughters and nurse at St. David’s South Austin Hospital.

Born in Brownsville, Texas, Ben proudly served his country, serving two tours in Vietnam, and retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service, which led him to another career of 33 years with the IRS. He was well known at La Perla Bar where he loved singing “Las Mañanitas” to all who celebrated birthdays. His style of guayaberas, his Stacey Adams, and “bebop” hats were his trait; he was always looking sharp. He greeted everyone with a nod and a firm welcoming handshake. He was the life of the party, always playing his guitar and would always refer to himself as “the oldest living teenager”. Ben was a true family man and a cool friend to everyone. He gave it his all…until the end. Heaven gained a humorous and musical angel.

Ben was preceded in death by his beloved wife of many years, Minerva V. Mora; son, Michael Mora; father, Jose Julio Mora and mother, Maria de la Cruz Lambert Mora.

Ben is survived by his son, Marc Albert Mora; daughters, Melva Mora Ybarra (Louis), Melissa Mora, Milda Mora (Steve Medel); 8 grandchildren, Alex Capristan-Mora, Yvonne R. Ybarra, Alyssa K. Ybarra, Michael L. Ybarra, Rosa Linda Montez (Manuel), Pablo M. Guzman III (Sage Jackson), Phillip M. Torres (Jodi Blackford), Mireya O. Medel; 10 great-grandchildren, Aramis Jordan Montez, Manuel Anthony  Montez III, Minerva Amarissa Montez, Amelia Janelle Montez, Belinda “Belle” Solorzano, Genevieve “Genny” Solorzano, Aria Jade Ybarra, Jonah Louis Butler, Phillip Olivier Torres, and Pablo M. Guzman IV (on the way). Ben was the brother of Gamaliel Moraꝉ (Amelia), Elind Moraꝉ, Dalila Flores (Alonsoꝉ), Nephtali Moraꝉ (Antoniaꝉ), Bethsaida Juarez (Joseꝉ), Omar Mora (Sofia), Isaias Moraꝉ, Saul Moraꝉ, Omega Sosaꝉ (Epimenio), Reina Mora, Linda Palacios (Armando), and Nereida Hinojosa (Alfredoꝉ). Ben will be remembered and loved by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Pallbearers are grandsons, Pablo Manuel Guzman III, Phillip Matthew Torres, Michael Louis Ybarra, Carlos Alejandro Capistran-Mora; great grandsons, Aramis Jordan Montez, Manuel Anthony Montez III; Godsons, Federico Lambert III and Michael Jacob Torres.

Honorary Pallbearers are great grandchildren, Jonah Louis Butler, Phillip Olivier Torres, Pablo Manuel Guzman IV (on the way).

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. with Recitation of Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Mission Funeral Home - South Side, 6204 S. First St., Austin, Texas.  A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:00 on Thursday, July 30, 2020 also at the funeral home.  Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, 3650 S. IH35 Feeder Rd., Austin, Texas.

Due to the Coronavirus /  COVID-19 Restrictions from the City of Austin,

capacity levels are restricted at funeral homes, churches, and cemeteries.

Each person entering the funeral home, church, and cemetery will be required to wear a mask

and to practice social distancing of 6 feet or more.   If you are ill or are concerned about the virus,

it is recommended that you not attend services. 

The family is so grateful to everyone for their understanding, love, and support

during this very difficult time.