Florita J. Alonzo of Lubbock, Texas passed away on June 4th, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on October 16th, 1937, in Weslaco, Texas to Sylvestre and Carmen Jimenez. Florita married John Jara Alonzo in Lubbock, Texas on November 11th, 1958, and was married for 39 years until his passing. Florita was a Homemaker and an active member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Florita was fully employed at Texas Tech University with the Custodial Department and retired in 2000 with 30 years of service.
Florita’s surviving children are John Alonzo Jr., (Sylvana), Sandra Gallegos (Armando), and Rubin Alonzo (Dian). Preceding in death is Roy Alonzo (Ernestine). Surviving siblings are Janie De Los Santos and Chuey Jimenez. Florita was blessed with 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 7 brothers and 2 sisters.
Viewing will be Monday June 9th, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and Rosary will be recited from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, June 10th, ,2025, 10 am, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Resthaven Funeral Home.
A special thanks to the wonderful and professional staff at UMC Hospice.
