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1926
DIED
2020
Juana Flores Obituary
Seville - Our family celebrates the life of Juana Rodriguez Tristan Flores (93), wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.
Born in 1926, to Pedro Rodriguez and Candelaria Tristan, our mother at the age of 10 began to work outside the home to help her parents support the family. This instilled in her a strong work ethic, which among many other things, she instilled in her children. Her adventures were many, but none more challenging than immigrating to the USA to join our father in 1963, leaving her parents and siblings in Mexico.
Once in California, she again worked outside the home to help purchase and establish a home for her family in Seville, CA, where she lived for 57 years. During this time she primarily was a homemaker, and also worked picking cotton, oranges, tomatoes, and raisin grapes. Our mom was known for her Mole, Tamales, Menudo, and Tacos at family gatherings, and most of all for her homemade tortillas.
Although she only completed the second grade of elementary school, she was one of the smartest people around. She used to say that she was constantly complemented by friends and family alike for raising, in partnership with our father, such accomplished children.
She was, and always will be, our inspiration to do the best for ourselves, our respective families, and when we can for our communities.
As a Jehovah's Witness, she was dedicated to leading life guided by scripture since 1994. She was a member of the Manzanita Ivanhoe Congregation.
As she embarks in this new journey, she leaves her children: Carmen Guerrero (Robert), Dora Garcia (Cesar-d), whom she had with Matias Aguilera; and Maria Venegas (Juan), Romualdo Flores (Josie), Isabel Rodriguez (Baldo), Argelia Flores, Reyes Flores (Virginia), Raquel Castro (Leonardo) and Juanita Tamez (Mario), whom she had with Reyes B. Flores.
Our mother enjoyed being surrounded by her 26 grandchildren ranging from 20-56 yo; 15 great-grandchildren ranging from 2 months-38 yo; 16 great-great-grandchildren ranging from newborn-15 yo. In amazement she would say, "ya son tantos que no caben en mi casa" [There are so many, they don't fit in my home].
She journeys to meet Reyes, who died in 1986, Matias who died 2002, two daughters, Cande and Raquel who died in infancy, her parents, her siblings, grandchildren and many relatives.
The Flores Family thanks Dr. Samuel Kuo and his staff for their loving care. Kaweah Delta Hospice for the services provided.
Due to the Novel COVID-19 situation our family is having private services and appreciates your kind prayers and remembrances.
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Memories and Condolences
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Anna Flores
May 4, 2020
Tia Juana was such an amazing person she was the best aunt ever but to me she wasnt just my aunt she was also one of my best friends she spoiled me a lot in many ways she gave some awesome hugs and I remember she would always kiss my face everywhere she always knew how to put a smile on my face she gave me some advice she would tell me she was proud of me for everything accomplished she always knew when there was something wrong I didnt have to say a word she knew just by looking at me I dont know how but she did and she always knew how to make me feel better I remember going to her house she would let me have the TV to myself while she visited with my mom and dad she gave me many treats so much advice and she was so gentle With me like if she helped me take off my coat she was so gentle and whenever she did anything for me she always give me a kiss afterwards sometimes when her and my uncle were at our house she would give me money to go to the store and then I would come back from the store and she would say what did you buy did you buy me anything or she would have me share with her whatever I had I love the way she would hold onto my face with both hands and just look at me with the most beautiful smile Im glad God chose her to be my aunt she would never get mad unless she had a good reason to but even if she was mad she was still gentle in a stern way I loved eating her homemade tortillas with butter nice and hot as soon as they were done and I loved it when she made a sweet bread and give me hot chocolate I remember whenever she hugged me she didnt let go right away she would hold me for a little bit each time I always look forward to seeing her she knew me like the back of her hand she would make some of my favorite things to eat or she will say no and I cant have that remember I have so many memories of my aunt its hard to choose from so many to talk about it she had a beautiful heart and a beautiful smile she was very special to me She really understood me I have so much to say but Im having a difficult time saying she was our gift from God and I think God for the time he let us have her and I know one day we will see her again and this time when we see her again we can be together with her forever you have no idea how much she meant to me and how much I love her but shes in gods hands now and I know that even if we miss her here shes in the best place she could be and that is with God and shes not suffering anymore from any illness yeah it hurts us to lose her but just remember as long as we stay faithful to God we will see her again and remember she still with us shes in our memories and our hearts and shes watching over us from heaven we all have another guardian angel watching over us and that is my aunt so I know no matter what shes with us and I know this is a difficult time but we will all get through it together as a family and with gods help remember God doesnt give us more than we can handle although sometimes it doesnt feel like we can handle it but we have God and all things are possible with God God will never leave us nor for sake us and he loves all of us with all his heart and hes here with us God bless each and everyone of you and thank you for the opportunity to say something about my tia it means so much to me that you let us do this it makes me feel like Im with her so thank you so much I really appreciate it and it means a lot to me if you guys need anything call me anytime day or night you hang in there and be strong remember youre not alone you have us and we all have God and we will all get through this together with gods help all My love to the whole family I love you Tia hugs and kisses and all my love to you in heaven God bless you all ♥
Griselda palomino
May 2, 2020
Lo siento mucho Ms Tamez la tengo en mis oraciones
Lupita Leija
May 1, 2020
It is evident on how much you loved your mother. We send our deepest condolences to all of her family. May you find comfort in knowing that she is resting in peace knowing she was loved and appreciated so much.
Sra. Pizano
April 30, 2020
Mi más sentido pésame para usted y toda su familia...dios led de fortaleza para sobrellevar este dolor tan grande..un abrazo muy fuerte...
Alma Carlin
April 30, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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