The brother of rock legend Ritchie Valens died at the age of 81.

Bob Morales passed away on Saturday.The older brother of a famous musician was an icon.He was depicted in La Bamba by Esai Morales.

Bob died of cancer at the age of 81.He was involved with the local music scene.He was known for his style, leather coats and Nikes, and was asked about his brother every day of his life.

His daughter told KION that he would cry when people asked about him.

Bob told people he loved how he felt about them.He told people to always tell the people they care about that they love them, even if they don't know when they'll see them again.He told me that someone asked him about his brother.

Bob welcomed people who needed help into his home.His children were used to him bringing in people who needed a shower and a meal.Genevieve Diamond-Morales said that they would always come home with someone in the house.Dad would tell us that he was going to take a shower and get some food.He didn't judge you.He guided us to rise above and loved us no matter what.

He was a local celebrity.He lost his license 25 years ago, but he never got a ticket for speeding.When they realized who he was, officers gave him warnings.