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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Deodato Gonzales Flores
Deodato Gonzales
Flores
Jun 16, 1925 — Oct 25, 2017
Deodato Gonzales Flores' Obituary
Deodato (Jap) Flores died peacefully at home, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the age of 92. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eudelia Tovarez Flores, siblings Maria de Jesus/Suzie Flores Ramirez, Isabel Flores Torres, Jose Flores and Federico Flores . He is survived by his children, Edward Joseph Flores and Delia Ann Flores, siblings, Pedro Flores and Eva Benavides and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a WW II veteran who served in the United States Navy in the Pacific, he enlisted a month short of his 18th birthday. He worked at Kelly Air Force base beginning as an airplane mechanic and gradually working himself up to an office position. He retired from Civil Service and several years later worked for the San Antonio Independent School District as a bus driver for special needs children a job he thoroughly enjoyed.
He was a life time parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He coached the Parish's little league baseball team, helped with the Boy Scouts and was ever present at the Church's annual festival at the BBQ booth. He was also involved with the Knights of Columbus.
He was a great storyteller with a love of history especially family history, honest and straightforward with a no nonsense approach. He was often sought out for his wisdom and moral compass and was known for helping others. He loved his Ranchera music, fishing, and traveling. Though he is no longer physically present he leaves his legacy: do what is right and say your prayers at night.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Visitation will begin on Monday, October 30, at 6:00 PM with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at the Angelus Chapel.
Funeral mass will be offered on Tuesday, October 31, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will follow at First Memorial Park, 20355 Hwy. 16, Von Ormy, Texas, with military honors.
The family would like to thank Rosario (Chayo) Morin and Genevie Ramirez for making it possible to grant our father's desire to die at home, for always holding his hand when he reached out and a special thank-you to Chayo for saying his prayers with him at night.
The family would like to thank Rosario (Chayo) Morin and Genevie Ramirez for making it possible to grant our father's desire to die at home, for always holding his hand when he reached out and a special thank-you to Chayo for saying his prayers with him at night.
Funeral Services for Deodato Gonzales Flores
Visitation
October
30
Monday
The Angelus Chapel
Starts at 6:00 pm
Rosary
October
30
Monday
The Angelus Chapel
Starts at 7:00 pm
Funeral Mass
October
31
Tuesday
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Starts at 10:00 am
Graveside Service
October
31
Tuesday
First Memorial Park
Starts at 11:30 am
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