Jose Luis proudly served in the United States Army with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment as a truck mechanic, receiving his honorable discharge on May 21, 1974. He carried the discipline and dedication from his military service into every part of his life that followed.
Jose Luis dedicated his career to education, spending 28 years as a teacher and coach at Brownsville and Los Fresnos School districts. Generations of students knew him not only as an educator but as a mentor who shaped their character on and off the field. His commitment to his students left a lasting legacy in both communities.
Jose Luis was an avid hunter and fisherman, always happiest outdoors with a rod in his hand or out on a hunt. After he and his wife Margarita both retired, the two of them traveled the world together, making memories across countless destinations. No matter where their travels took them, Jose Luis always made time to enjoy his favorite pastime — playing the slot machines.
Above all, Jose Luis loved to share. Whenever he had extra fish or deer meat, he would host a fish fry or cook up a batch of his deer guisado, gathering family and friends together over a good meal. It’s how many will remember him best — generous, warm, and always ready to feed the people he loved.
Jose Luis loved to laugh and loved to make others laugh. He had a way of bringing joy and happiness wherever he went, and his sense of humor will be one of the things his family and friends miss the most.
Jose Luis is survived by his beloved wife, Margarita Pizano-Flores; his daughters, Nicky Flores, Isa Vernae (Stephen Robertson) and Paulina Flores; and his sons, Michael (Ashleigh) Pena, Jason (Saharnaz) Pena, Stephen Flores, and Nathan Flores. He is also survived by his loving siblings: Rosario (Jaime) Flores, David (Theresa) Flores, Adrian Flores (Rose Betancourt), Jose Jorge Flores, Isabel (Sam) Boswell, Terry (Jim) Harris, Anna Flores, Juan Flores, and Frank (Ron Wood) Flores. He is further survived by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews, nieces, uncles, and aunts, who brought him immeasurable joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon Flores and Eustolia Flores, and his brothers, Raymond Flores and Isaac Flores.
Visitation will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521, US, on July 3, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 PM followed by Military Honors at 7:00 pm.
Jose Luis will be remembered for his strength, his service to his country, his dedication to his students, and most of all, his love for his family.
