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Here is a copy of Louis' obituary
Louis Morales Webster
(1944 - 2016)
Louis M. Webster "Eddie" Louis M. Webster, 72, known as Eddie to his family and friends, died peacefully at home in Houston, Texas, on July 10, 2016, after a brutal and valiant fight with lymphoma. His loving wife, Shirleen, was by his side throughout his illness and at the moment of his passing. Eddie was born on June 21, 1944, in Mexico City, Mexico. He immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1955. Despite not speaking any English when he moved to the U. S., he graduated early from Sam Houston High School, in Houston, Texas, in December of 1961, with a 4.6 GPA and as a member of the National Honor Society. He then went on to Rice University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1966. His three children, Eddie, Lisa, and Amy Vanessa, were born shortly thereafter. In 1980 Eddie met the love of his life, Shirleen, and in 1990 they were married. Eddie lived in his adopted city of Houston, Texas, from 1960 until his death. A portion of his soul, however, was always in Mexico. He had a home in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico where he spent much of his time over the last 15 years. When Eddie died, he was the sole proprietor of Alamo Tamale Company. His father started the business in 1960 and Eddie purchased it from his father in the early 1970's. Never a stranger to hard work, Eddie labored tirelessly to make it a success. Under his guidance, his business expanded and grew exponentially. Alamo Tamale Company became a Houston icon and mainstay of holiday and family celebrations all over the city and is routinely named in media outlets as having the top ranked tamales in the city. "Don Eddie", as he was known to his employees, loved his business. It was his life's work. It was his masterpiece. Eddie is survived by his wife, Shirleen Webster, and his children Eddie Morales-Webster, Lisa Coker and son-in-law Rick I. Coker, and Vanessa Morales-Knight and son-in-law J. Aaron Knight. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Thomas Morales-Webster, Kayla Morales-Webster, Katie Coker, Ben Morales-Knight, Joseph Morales-Knight, and Morgan Lucas. Eddie is predeceased by his parents, Eduardo Morales Webster and Graciela Webster. He is also predeceased by his much loved uncles, Fernando Breña and Leopoldo Breña. As per Eddie's wishes, a celebration of his life will be held in the place that was his life for over 40 years: Alamo Tamale Company at 809 Berry Road, Houston, Texas, 77002. There will be a service in both English and Spanish on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM with a reception to follow. Alamo Tamale Company will be closed for business that day. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Sociedad Protectora de Animales, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, www.spasanmiguel.org, or to your local SPCA
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