Mike Godines

September 10, 1948 - February 4, 2021

Mike Godines, Jr. passed away on February 4, 2021. He was born in 1948 to Mike Godines, Sr. and Janie Delarosa in Houston, TX. He is survived by his wife Krongthong Godines; children Michael Godines, Teresa Perez and June Gunaratne; grandchildren Phoenix Perez and David Love Jr.; sisters, Helen Saenz, Eloise Velasquez, Frances Lopez. He is predeceased by his sisters Rosa Guerrero, Mary Valdez, Herlinda Zayas. Visitation is open to friends and family and will be held Sunday, February 21, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Felix H. Morales Funeral Home (2901 Canal St, Houston TX 77003). Due to the pandemic, we are allowing one household at a time inside the chapel for viewing. His service will be attended privately with live-stream access on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Web link: https://bit.ly/Mikeg Burial ceremony is open to all at the VA National Cemetery (10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038) on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 12:25 p.m. We must depart by 12:30 p.m. Mike Godines, Jr. was born and raised in the Northside of Houston, TX. He was the only boy of seven. He graduated from Northside High School (formerly Jefferson Davis High School) and grew up in a house blocks away from Moody Park. He voluntarily enlisted in the Marine Corp prior to graduating because there was an active draft at the time, his reasoning was that their rigorous training would allow him to come home. He had seen many of his classmates and childhood friends leave and never return, he was determined to be there for his family. While in Vietnam, by the good grace of God (his words), he was never punctured by a bullet, being grazed by shrapnel, succumbing to jungle rot in the swamps and conducting life and warfare alongside Agent Orange and opposing forces. He had close calls, but remained steadfast and confident; he would come home to serve as military police for the remainder of his 4-year service in Yuma, Arizona. Once he returned to Houston, he worked at a couple of different companies until he settled into his role at Central Freight Lines where he would eventually work 35 + years until he retired in 2008. He had two children, Michael Godines and Teresa Perez, from his first marriage with his high-school sweetheart, Alicia Trevino. He was happy to raise this third child, June 'Cookie' Gunaratne, from his second marriage to Krongthong Godines. He had two grandchildren, Phoenix Perez and David Love, Jr., whom he loved immensely. He was a proud and encouraging father and an advocate of letting kids be kids. He made many friends along his life's many paths, he was well-humored, clever and charming. He understood his capabilities and was resolute. He was humble with a kind heart, he solved any problem he faced and any problem that his loved ones encountered. He was an embodiment of the spirit. Throughout his life, he enjoyed camping, fishing, softball, baseball, football, tennis and golf. He loved having pets and rescuing wild animals to nurse them to health. In his retirement, he loved fishing with his best friend Jesse, and would crab (and catch stingray), on occasion, as a gift for his wife. He loved to spend time with and dote on his (grand)children. He loved playing poker in the evenings with his friends at the kitchen table while listening to the radio playing the ballgame in the background. He, also, enjoyed a cup of coffee and his newspaper, faithfully, every morning as long as any of his children can remember. He loved his sisters and their childhood, he talked often about his favorite moments and meals that they shared. He loved life and is the heartbeat of his family. Additional info: There is no dress code. Come as you are. Due to Covid, we are not allowed to have flowers. Please consider donating to causes close to our dad's heart at the following links: Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation: https://secure2.convio.net/pwft/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app258b?df_id=1480and1480.donation=form1and_ga=2.141375154.1434500241.1507048636-915243469.1503602041andNONCE_TOKEN=1D5261D93B9B3E46DB88CA954FC31D7D Gulf Coast Preservation Society: https://act.houstonspca.org/onlineactions/6O3ESosuu0q44qfLhzrYQw2?_ga=2.223640923.1338632868.1613330571-330787096.1613330571 ASPCA of Houston: https://act.houstonspca.org/onlineactions/6O3ESosuu0q44qfLhzrYQw2?_ga=2.223640923.1338632868.1613330571-330787096.1613330571 Facility Rules: Temperatures will be taken at the door. For the safety of all guests and at the request of the family, temperatures will be taken prior to your entrance and only one household at a time will be allowed inside the chapel. Individuals at increased risk, sick or not feeling well should not attend the service. Please visit https://www.moralesfuneralhome.com/covid-19-updates/ of COVID-19 updates and regulations. All services are under the care of Morales Funeral Home. For any questions or concerns regarding the services for Mike Godines, please contact Morales Funeral Home at (713) 223-1167