Kenneth Louis Moraites

Kenneth Louis Moraites, 58, of Liberty, MO, passed away March 19, 2021, at home with family at his side.

Ken was born October 3, 1962, in Denver, Colorado, the only child of Kenneth Lionel and Dorothy Ann (Challis) Moraites. He grew up in the Denver area where he graduated from Thornton High School in Thornton, Colorado. He later served honorably in the US Air Force as a Crew Chief, receiving honorable discharge as a Sergeant on March 31, 1989.

Ken moved to the Kansas City area in 2000 when he met the love of his life, Roena.   They were united in marriage on Valentine's day and spent 21 happy years together. Ken worked as a Security Training Manager for 20 years at KCI Airport.

One of Ken's greatest passions in life was coaching his son Dawson, and other young boys, in Pop Warner football. He made many lifelong friends who are now young men that he coached as youngsters. For years, Ken continued a legacy from his father playing Santa Claus for family in Denver. As time passed, Ken was also Santa for countless children and events in the Kansas City area, especially at KCI where he presented candy canes to all at Christmas time.

Ken was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth; infant son, Anthony; and infant grandchildren, Julia, Urijah and Isaiah. He leaves his wife, Roena; mother, Dorothy; children, Tiffani Thompson (Matthew), Sonya Negri (John) and Dawson Moraites; grandchildren, Haidyn Moraites, Brandon Thompson, Brianna Thompson and Harlee Negri; as well as other family members and friends.

Services will be private. Remembering Ken's love for children, in lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Cancer Research Hospital.   You may share a message or sign an online guest book via www.parklawnfunerals.com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel (816) 781-8228.

– Services will be private –