Maria Ivette Morales was born May 12, 1950, to Inocencio Morales and Estebania Agosto, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. She passed away on October 19, 2021, in Pella, Iowa.

Maria was a strong and private woman. She loved the Lord and wanted all to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. She didn't shy away from a new adventure that took her to new places.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Ivette (Michael) Shover of Pella; her grandchildren: Amber (Aaron) Rehrer, Sophia Shover, and Nathanael Shover; and two great grandchildren: Carter and Mackensie. She is also survived by her sisters: Gonzi Garcia and Felicita Almodovar; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers: Cielo, Jose, Gene, Hector and Robert.