ELSA- Ramiro A. Flores, 69, left to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 15, 2018 surrounded by those who loved him at McAllen Medical Center. Ramiro was born to Jesus V. Flores and Adelfa Cavazos Flores on May 16, 1949 in Elsa, Texas. Ramiro honorably served in the US Army and was a recipient of the Air Medal of Valor, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and was a sharpshooter. He was a creative individual who was greatly skilled with his hands, always enjoyed creating woodwork and spending time with his family. Those who new him best spoke highly of his storytelling skills and his quick witted jokes.
He will be greatly missed by his children: Ramiro O. Flores (Cynthia), Odessa Flores Hinojosa (Robert), Jesus R. Flores (April); grandchildren: Ramiro, Italia, Jesus, Gabriela, Arriana and Marcos. Ramiro will also be greatly missed by his siblings: Ninfa Vera, Diana Cavazos, Adelfa "Bebe" Madrigal, Celia Martinez, Noel Flores and the mother of his children: Norma L. Flores.
Family will receive friends Monday, December 17, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Palm Valley, 4607 North Sugar Road, Pharr, Texas 78577. A private cremation will follow Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Heavenly Grace Crematory, La Feria, Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.dignitymemorial.com for the Flores family.
