Juan Antonio Flores, age 86, of Muleshoe, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 14, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born October 20, 1935 in Mercedes, Texas to Juan and Librada (Rosales) Flores. He married Justa Rodriguez in Mercedes in September of 1956.
Tony enjoyed his vegetable garden and animals, especially cats. He was an avid boxing fan as well. He loved farming and ranching. Tony never knew a stranger. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Muleshoe. He is preceded in death by his wife, Justa, a daughter, one grandchild, and two great-grandchildren.
Tony is survived by his two daughters, Diana Gallegos and her husband, Leonardo of Muleshoe, Texas and Liberty Hernandez and her husband, Oscar of Muleshoe, Texas; his five sons, Juan Flores of Muleshoe, Texas, Antonio Flores and his wife, Eva of Lubbock, Texas, Abelino Flores and his wife, Sally of Carlsbad, New Mexico, LeeRoy Flores of Plainview, Texas and Rudy Flores of California; his thirteen grandchildren; and his thirty-two great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be sent to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 805 East Hickory, Muleshoe, Texas, 79347.