Juan "Idalou" Flores

Lubbock - Juan Flores, age 70, of Lubbock, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. A family private viewing will take place at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Idalou.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Juan Flores, 70, of Hale Center, TX. A beloved father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on September 25, 2025 in Lubbock, TX. A man of quiet strength and immense love, he touched the lives of all who knew him and leaves behind a legacy of family, hard work, and simple joys.

A man of the land, Juan spent most of his life doing the ranch work he truly loved. He found peace and purpose under the open sky, his hands skilled and his work ethic unwavering. He was a lifelong fan of country music and the Dallas Cowboys. He was a devoted grandpa who loved spending time with his grandchildren, he always had snacks ready for them. His world revolved around his loved ones, and nothing brought him more happiness than gathering everyone together.

Juan was born on February 8,1955, to Alfredo and Simona Flores in Hale Center, Hale County, Texas.

Those left to cherish Juan's memory are his loving children Carrie Flores-Laureles and husband Robert Laureles of Abilene, Texas, Loretta Kay Flores-Lujan and husband Sadath A. Lujan of Cedar Hill, Texas, John Vicente Flores of Fort Worth, Texas, Tonya Flores of Lubbock, Texas, Juan Flores Jr of Abernathy, Texas.

His sisters, Catarina Quintero of Waxahachie, Texas, Carolina Flores of Fort Worth, Texas, Rosa Vargas and husband Lupe Vargas of Plainview, Texas, Beatrice Estrada of Lubbock, Texas, Sylvia Guerrero and husband Noe Guerrero of Hale Center, Texas, Lupe Ortegon of Hale Center, Texas, Teresa Gerhardt and husband Manuel Rendon of Lubbock, Texas. His brother Paul Flores of Dimmit, Texas. Grandchildren, Jacoby, Robert III, Myrah, Lorenzo, Manuel, Angel, Ximena, Julianna, Savannah, Brian, Brandon, Xavier, Cataleya, and one grand-dog Teeny.

Juan is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Simona Flores, his sisters Margarita Flores and Anita Castillo and three brothers Joe Angel Flores, Alfredo "Blackie" Flores, and Ramon Flores.

We find comfort in knowing that his memory will live on in the stories we share and the love he so freely gave. Rest in peace. You were so loved, and you will be so missed.