Manuel Flores

Manuel Flores was born on August 4, 1945, in El Paso, Texas. He peacefully departed from this world on December 17, 2023, at the age of 78. Manuel was a loving Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather and friend.

Manuel is survived by his two brothers; Daniel Flores and Arturo Flores, his wife Estela V. Flores, daughters Rosa Linda (Ruben) Nuñez, Estela Flores, Yvette (Juan) Reyes, Irma (Robert) Muñoz, sons Manuel Flores Jr., Richard Flores (Chastidy), his 16 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Manuel is preceded in death his loving mother Maria Antonia Flores and sister Bertha F. Aguilera.

Manuel met Estela at a party and were married in 1964. He was married to his wife for 59 years, whom he called “shorty.” He began working for Asarco in 1970 and retired after 29 years of service. He was known to many of his coworkers as “El Beautiful”. Manuel was exactly what people called him. He was a beautiful loving soul who loved his family and everyone he knew. He was hardworking, humble, and had a smile that always made you feel loved. He was a man of faith and instilled these moral and values into his family unit. He loved his Dallas Cowboys and every time they won he always said “You better believe it.” Although it is hard to believe that he is no longer with us, we know that the Lord has opened the gates of heaven and received him with open arms. Manuel will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Beautiful.