Born on April 15, 1949 in Artesia, New Mexico. He lived a life anchored in faith, family and profound lifelong devotion to La Virgen de Guadalupe. He saw in her not only the Empress of the Americas but a merciful mother, often sharing his trust in her protection, echoing her words to Juan Diego: “Am I not here, I who am your mother?” Robert recited the Holy Rosary daily with his wife. Robert was a member of St. John Neuman Catholic Church in Lubbock for 27 years.
Robert enjoyed and loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping. He has a never-ending loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys, never giving up hope of bringing back that 1993 Super Bowl win; he loved spending time with family laughing and joking around; and grilling.
Robert, was retired and lived in Ropesville, Texas with his wife and family for many years, before moving to Lubbock, Texas. He served two tours in Vietnam; his military life included being station at: Fort Bliss in El Paso, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Fort Lewis Washington and Germany.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Dora Fierro, of Lubbock, Texas: Son, Eloy Flores his wife Dee Ann Flores, grandson Aaron Flores of Lubbock, Texas; granddaughter Marcella Collins of Clovis, New Mexico; daughter Evalanda Anzaldua, and her husband Jason Anzaldua; granddaughter Gia Anzaldua of Lubbock, Texas. Four great grandchildren; sisters Mary Vargas of Artesia, New Mexico and Veronica Baker of Anchorage Alaska. Sister in law Rita Ortiz of Wolfforth, Texas and beloved friend, who he loved like a daughter, Claudia Bretez of Idalou, Texas.
Robert is preceded in death by his son; Marcario Luis Fierro, of Lubbock, Texas; parents Manuel and Martha Fierro of Artesia, New Mexico.
