For 55 years, Mike shared a devoted marriage with his beloved wife, Carolina Morquecho. The two met in Mason, and built a life together centered on love, partnership, and family. When asked what the secret to life was, Mike would simply say, “Find a good wife.” For him, Carolina was exactly that.

Though Mike attended school through the sixth grade, his intelligence, work ethic, and determination carried him far in life. Mike began his working life, shearing sheep and doing ranch work before taking a job at Mason Lumber, where he developed the skills under the supervision, mentorship, and everlasting good friend R.L. Tartt. He learned a lot from Mr. Tartt, and it led Mike to start his own business.

In 1978, he founded Morquecho Concrete, a business built on hard work, pride, and integrity. Mike never relied on advertisements; his greatest endorsement came from the many satisfied clients who gladly recommended his work. Through word-of-mouth and the trust he built with those he served, his reputation for quality, honesty, and craftsmanship spoke for itself. Through decades of dedication, he built not only concrete structures but also a lasting reputation for craftsmanship, honesty, and pride in his work: traits he wanted his children and grandchildren to live by.

Mike was a proud and loving father to children, Melanie Morquecho Eckert, who preceded him in death in 2022, and Mark Morquecho, both who were his greatest blessings. His love for his children was steadfast and unconditional. He also warmly welcomed his future daughter-in-law, Monica, into the family, treating her with the same kindness and acceptance that defined the way he loved those closest to him.

Nothing brought Mike more joy than his role as a grandfather and most recently, great-grandfather. He leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Courtney Carter and husband Dillon Carter, and Jase Eckert and his girlfriend, Alexa Schwertner, as well as his great-granddaughter, Kaylee Carter. Mike’s grandchildren and great-granddaughter were his greatest pride and brought him tremendous joy. They are the light of his life, and he treasured each moment with them; every visit and every phone call was an opportunity to celebrate their milestones, encourage them, and share stories, while creating memories that will live on in their hearts forever.

Grandpa, as he was lovingly known by family and friends, had a special way of speaking to those he loved. He often called his children and grandchildren mijo or mija, and it didn’t matter which one he meant as any of them would answer. In that simple call was a love that could be heard, and most importantly, felt.

Mike enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. He never passed up a good bowl of menudo, and he had a well-known love for sweets, especially donuts and pan Mexicano with his morning cup of coffee. He loved sharing a good joke, and if it made someone blush, he loved it even more. Tejano music was in Mike’s soul. From dancing and singing to attending concerts and watching music videos on YouTube to hosting his beloved Christmas Eve dances, Mike had a gift for turning ordinary moments into joyful celebrations with the people he loved most.

Mike’s personality and outlook on life could be perfectly summed up in the music he wanted played at his funeral. “Bring me in playing “Mariachi Loco,” and send me home playing “Amazing Grace.”

Mike was a man of his words and showed up for the people he loved. He will be remembered for his strength and wisdom. His legacy lives on through the family he cherished, the friendships he built, the stories he shared, and the life lessons he passed down to those who loved him.

Mike Morquecho will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Mike is survived by his wife Carolina Morquecho, son Mark Morquecho and fiancée Monica Franco, sister Beverly Morquecho, grandchildren Courtney Carter and husband Dillon Carter, Jase Eckert and girlfriend Alexa Schwertner and great-granddaughter Kaylee Carter.

In addition to his daughter Melanie, Mike is preceded in death by his parents Estevan Morquecho and Ramona Towns Morquecho, and siblings: Aldolfo Morquecho, Carolina Morquecho Menchaca, Chavela Morquecho Menchaca, Delfina Morquecho Martinez, Ernest Morquecho, Joe Morquecho, Juan Morquecho, Tony Morquecho, and three deceased brothers.

Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, March 18 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Mason Funeral Home followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church to be followed with interment at Crosby Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at masonfuneralhome. net