JULIO FLORES SR.

A Catholic funeral mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for Julio Flores, Sr. age 88 of Lamesa, TX, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with Celebrant Father Sylvester Dsouza officiating. The burial committal will follow to the Dawson County Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the trusted care and direction of Gonzales Funeral Home. The viewing and visitation will be held at Gonzales Funeral Home on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., and on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary Prayer service on Thursday starting at 7:00 p.m. at Gonzales Funeral Home Chapel. Julio passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Lubbock, TX. He was born on August 1, 1937, in Colorado City, TX. Julio was married Reyes Alaquinez, she preceded him in death. Julio was preceded in death by his wife, Reyes Alaquinez Flores; his parents, Victoriano and Luz Vasques Flores; his son, Victor Flores, Sr.; his siblings. Dates are not important when it comes to when he met his wife. It was love at first sight. The unconditional love and understanding they had for each other is unremarkable. He was grateful for the 49 years he shared with his wife until her passing in 2006. His faith never wavered remained steadfast even with heartbreak with the unexpected passing of his wife and son. Julio was a very religious, faithful, and loyal Catholic. He was a very comical, witty, and hard worker. His intelligence and determination was extraordinary, even at 88 years old. He loved his family unconditionally, worried and prayed for all. He loved car rides, watching wrestling, and his westerners, and listening to the word of God on the radio. We will miss his guidance, his conversations and the way he still tried to keep everyone in check! Pa… por fabor visitanos en nuestros suenos y cuidanos. Julio is survived by his sons, Julio Flores, Jr. (Yolanda), Rudy Flores (Anna), Jimmy Flores (Inez), all of Lamesa, TX., and Sammie Flores (Blanca) of San Antonio, TX.; his daughter, Leticia Trevino (Hernando) of Lamesa, TX.; 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Tributes

JULIO FLORES SR.

August 1, 1937 - February 24, 2026