Marcos Morillon

MARCOS ANTONIO MORILLON
"COACH MO"

Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 29, at Artesia Bulldog Pit for Marco Antonio Morillon of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Morillon, 39, died Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home.

Jason Kraft and Deacon Tony Torres will officiate at the services with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adrian Morillon, Santiago Morillon, Troy Harris, Dr. Joe D. Salgado, James Bejarano, and Ramiro Antillon. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Madrid, David Urban, Jack Johnson, Nathan Rivera, Joe Carlo, Monty Carlo, Syrus Syferd, Brandon Syferd, Jose Carrasco, Carlos Carrasco, Tomas Montes, Tanner Harris, Ike Montoya, and Josh Whitmire.

Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Friday beginning at 12:00 p.m. A rosary will be at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Marcos was born March 22, 1976 in Artesia, New Mexico; the son of Armando Morillon and Norma (Chavez) Morillon. He was a lifelong Artesia resident.

On June 5, 2004 he was married to Mandi Carlo in Carlsbad, N.M.

He was a Spanish Teacher at Artesia High School along with coaching basketball, track, and cross country for the Bulldogs. Marcos was raised catholic. He and his family later became members of West Main Baptist Church.

Marcos was an adoring husband, father, brother and friend who was known for his countless qualities: his kind heart, his generosity, motivator, always available as needed, his encouragement to people to pursue their dreams, his ability to make anyone feel special and appreciated, his encouragement to his fellow students/athletes to never give up and to run with perseverance."Coach MO" made us laugh, wiped our tears, hugged us tight, watched us succeed, kept us strong and we will never forget him. He will continue to be a part of our daily thoughts and decisions we make.

He was a Godly man who always put his family first. He was a devoted husband, father to two wonderful kids, Mateo and Makaylee, loving son/son-in-law, extraordinary brother to his five siblings and brother-in-law.

"Coach MO" leaves a wonderful legacy to his family, friends, colleagues, former students and neighbors. He was a mentor and role model to many, touched the lives of countless students within the community.

Marcos was always doing good! His love will live on for generations.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Maria Antillon "Luz Chavez".

Survivors include his spouse Mandi Morillon of the family home; son Mateo Morillon of Artesia; daughter Makaylee Morillon of Artesia; sisters Valeria Madrid and husband Daniel of Artesia, Laura Morillon and husband David Urban of Albuquerque, N.M., and Marisela Johnson and husband Jack of Sahuarita, Arizona; brothers Adrian Morillon of Albuquerque, and Santiago Morillon of Artesia; parents Norma and Armando Morillon of Artesia; grandmother Irene Rivera of Oklahoma City, OK; and numerous cousins, nieces, and a nephew.

His caring heart and kindness gained him the respect across his community, and his family appreciates the out pour this community has expressed.

A fund has been set up at Artesia Credit Union under the name of Marcos Morillon, Account #119756.

Please go to the following link to sign guest book, upload pictures/videos and write your condolences.http://memorial.yourtribute.com/Marcos-Morillon-Coach-Mo/

Visitation

Terpening Son Mortuary
611 W. Grand Ave.
Artesia, NM  88210
Friday, August 28, 2015
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
1111 N. Roselawn Ave
Artesia, NM  88210
Friday, August 28, 2015
6:30 p.m.

Funeral Services

Artesia High School Pit
212 S. 13th Street
Artesia, NM  88210
Saturday, August 29, 2015
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Woodbine Cemetery
200 E. Hermosa Drive
Artesia, NM  88210