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George Flores Obituary

McAllen - George Flores, Jr. went to meet his Lord and Savior on August 15, 2019 at age 82. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

George was born in McAllen, Texas and remained a lifelong resident. He attended McHi and graduated with the class of '56. In 1960, George joined the Texas National Guard and was called to active duty as a member of the US Army, Armored Division during the 1961 Cuban Missile Crisis. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1962 but remained with the Guard until 1963. After his military service, George continued serving his community as a firefighter for the McAllen Fire Department, rising to the rank of captain. During the 1980's George was a local manager for Brown Express and also worked for Southwest Motor Transport. In 1997, George joined what would be his final employer, the US Postal Service, retiring in 2007.

George married Emma Longoria in 1958 and they were blessed with a daughter, Melissa, their only child. He often said that the greatest joys in his life were the births of his daughter and his two grandsons.

George enjoyed making people laugh and was always quick with a joke or story. He was an avid sports fan, a hunter, a fisherman and he played pitcher for City League baseball teams. He also loved to cook, and his menudo was legendary among family and friends.

George is preceded in death by his parents, Jorge and Rafaela Flores, sisters, Gloria Ortiz, Angelina Perez, and brother, Honore Flores. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Emma Longoria Flores; daughter, Melissa Garza (Silvestre [Silver] Garza, Jr.); grandsons, Silvestre "Trey" Garza, III and George Alec Garza; sisters, Angelica Longoria (Santee, CA), Lydia Armstrong (Houston, TX), Rosie Serna (Portage, WI), Julie Alaniz (McAllen, TX) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Kreidler Funeral Home on Monday, August 19th beginning at 5:00 p.m. followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held Tuesday, August 20th at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church where George was a longtime member and usher. Burial will follow at La Piedad Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Corazon Hospice Care but especially to, Hortencia, Lilly, Dinora, Alma and Jose for their devotion and attentiveness.

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Published by The Monitor on Aug. 18, 2019.

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Rosie Guerra

August 21, 2019

Melissa-
My deepest and most sincere condolences on your father's passing. I just saw the notice. There are no words to comfort you and your mom but I pray God's loving embrace brings you, your mom and the whole family some comfort.
Rose Guerra Reyna

August 20, 2019

Our sincerest condolences to the family. George was a good and kind man as well as a good friend to my parents. I remember my parents commenting on his good cooking and how he would make his menudo for my ailing father. A wonderful example of what a true friendship is about. Rest In Peace.

Diana and Rick Burbank

GABRIEL GUERRA

August 19, 2019

My Condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow. George was a great Postal Carrier and Co-worker.
Gabriel, "Gabby" Guerra Mission Postal Service

August 19, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

GABRIEL GUERRA

August 19, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray

Tobie Flannery

Sent Flowers

Jan Squyres

August 19, 2019

I am praying for your family at this time.
May God bless you and be with you in your grief.

Joe/Cris Rodriguez

August 19, 2019

My condolences on your loss.
Wish I had the words to make you feel better.
Always remember how he lived.

August 19, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Diego Torres

August 17, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Flores family. George was a model Christian person that will be greatly missed by all. Rest in peace brother.

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