Patricia Ann Silva-Flores

Patricia Silva-Flores was born on the 8th of November, 1948, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was raised by her grandparents in Brownsville, Texas, and would often tell stories of her upbringing, always holding up her grandmother and grandfather with the upmost respect.

Patricia would leave Brownsville in pursuit of college and attend the University of Houston where she earned her Ph.D. in Education and began her career as an educator, working in all facets of the field. During her time at University of Houston, Patricia would meet her future husband, Manuel Flores. They were married in 1976 and had two children, Melina who was born in 1978, and Omar who was born in 1983.

Education was more than a career to Patricia. Her dedication to her students went beyond the classrooms and transcended into the very fabric of their lives. Patricia would not take no for an answer when it came to an opportunity to advance the lives of one of her students. She would hold true to this philosophy throughout her time in education and up until her retirement in 2012.

Patricia would become a grandparent in 2015 with the birth of Isaac Flores and Violet Doig and again in 2017 with the birth of Victoria Doig.

Patricia passed away on Sunday, October 27th, 2024. She was at peace surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Melina (Flores) Doig, and survived by her son, Omar Flores, as well as her three grandchildren.

A visitation for Patricia will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038.

A funeral service will occur Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038 followed by a graveside service Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023.