Anastacia “Ana” went to be with our Heavenly Father Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a recitation of the Holy Rosary to commence from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76135.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 19, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76179.

Interment: will follow at Laurel Land – Rose Hill Memorial Park, 7301 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76112.

She was born on January 22, 1937, to Juan and Catarina Gatica. She married the love of her life. Julian Morales on May 1, 1958, and together they raised 7 daughters.

Ana devoted herself to caring for others, raising her children and grandchildren, and welcoming many other children into her family over the years. She enjoyed singing and dancing and was always ready to celebrate. Ana also loved traveling with her husband, family, and friends. She will be fondly remembered for her generosity, gentleness, and selfless love for friends and family.

Ana was preceded in death by her husband, Julian P. Morales; her daughters, Amalia Placencia, Idolina Ortuno, and Mercedes Espinoza; her parents, Juan and Catarina Gatica; her brothers, Jose Angel Gatica and Johnny Gatica; and her sisters, Josie Gomez, Flor Borjas, and Olivia Marquez.

She is survived by her daughters, Esmeralda Gonzalez, Elsa Morales, Edelia Sanchez, and Stephanie Silvas; her sisters, Janie Sosa, Lucy Deanda, and Oralia (Lala) Ramirez; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.