Estela Flores

Estela was born to Anastacio and Cruz Valenzuela on January 31, 1935 in Laredo, TX. She married Arturo Flores in 1961 and they lived in Houston, TX. Together they raised two children. Hector and David.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years Arturo Flores, her son and daughter in law David and Sara Flores, and her four grandchildren- Christopher, Alexander, Liliana, and Gabriel Flores. She also leaves to cherish her memory her sister Margarita Briseño’s children- José Angel Briseño, Araceli Briseño, and Patricia Briseño.

She was preceded in death by her son Hector Flores, her sister Margarita Briseño, her brother Antonio Valenzuela, and her parents Anastacio and Cruz Valenzuela.

Estela worked as a teacher’s aide for the Houston Independent School District for 22 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also actively involved in Our Lady of Guadalupe and Holy Name churches. Estela was an enthusiastic fan of Mexican comedic actor, Cantinflas. She enjoyed watching films at drive in movie theaters. She always enjoyed listening to Mariachi music, and her favorite song was El Reloj, a song which came to be enjoyed as a special song with Arturo over the years. She especially enjoyed listening to music performed by José Alfredo Jimenez and Vicente Fernandez.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Flores family.