Al Flores, Sr., 70, of Bellmead, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in Waco.
Rosary: 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12, at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Visitation: 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12, at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 13, at St. Francis on the Brazos with Deacon Jessie C. Garza as celebrant with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park
Al was born in Hidalgo County, TX on February 19, 1948 to Luis and Francisca Flores. He earned a degree in Auto Mechanics from TSTC. Al worked for the US Postal service as a letter carrier for 25 years. His proudest accomplishment was the fact that he was a two time Purple Heart recipient who served as a Marine in the Vietnam War. He took great pride in serving his country. Al enjoyed football and baseball and was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers fan. Playing the slot machines was a favorite pastime of his.
Al was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Frances Andrade; and grandson, Christopher Michael Harlan.
He is survived by the family he loved dearly, children; Alvaro Flores, Jr. and wife Nancy, Delia Lowrey and husband Skip, and René Flores; grandchildren, Katarina Flores, Zachary Lowrey, Christopher Lowrey, Isabella Flores, Isaiah Flores, John Grinie, Jennifer Rivera, Nick Bosley, Nolan Lanford, Britley Flores and his faithful furry companion, Candy Cane and numerous family and friends.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: St. Francis Catholic Church , 612 N. 3rd St.; Waco, TX 76701
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Prayers go out to family al was one of a kind and was very nice to people and we enjoyed talking to him at grannys sports bar
I knew al as a brother in arms and there was and never will be a better combat proven brother in my heart now he is looking at his remaining comrades in arms that served to preserve freedom as he did .I will see you again and miss you dearly a part of my heart went with you. I’ll see you top of the hill.
Delia, Jr., and Rene,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man. He always made me feel as one of the family when I was always at your house growing up. Even years later when I would see him he was loving and always had me laughing. I can’t tell you it gets easier because that never helped but trust in God and keep his memories alive. Love you guys and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.