IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Beatrice G.
Flores
April 4, 1932 – May 31, 2006
Obituary
Beatrice G. Flores, 74 of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006. She was born April 4, 1932 in Markham, TX to Joseph Gonzales and Teresa Losoya Gonzales.
Beatrice was a life long resident of Matagorda County, a devoted member and served as a Eucharistic Minister of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Her volunteer work consisted of being a member of the American GI Forum, the Pink Ladies Auxiliary and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She worked at Hamilton's Bakery for many years and later in life was employed by the Economic Action Committee Sr. Citizens of Matagorda County.
Beatrice's family and friends will remember her as a very generous and loving person with great integrity and enthusiasm of life. Her wonderful sense of humor and positive outlook made her a joy to be around. She will be remembered primarily for her strong belief and faith in God.
She is survived by her daughters: Theresa F. Martinez & husband Charles, III, of Bay City, Esperanza Flores of Bay City, Lisa Ann Flores of Austin and Catherine Firestone & husband Joel of Round Rock; by her sons: Fabian Flores & wife Mary Ann of Maryland, Joseph P. Flores of Mineral Wells; Daughter-in-law: Julia Flores of Wilminton, NC; by her sisters: Margaret Lozano of Bay City and Teresa Luna of Houston; and by her brother: Joe Gonzales of Wharton. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren: Charles F. Martinez, Stephanie Nicole Martinez, Nicholas Flores, Victoria Firestone, Ann Marie Steinberg, Sandra Parkhill, Patrick Flores, Andrew Flores and Cierra Flores; and by 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Nicholas B. Flores; her parents: Joseph & Teresa L. Gonzales; and by her brother: Pete Gonzales.
The Rosary will be held at 7:30 PM Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held at 4:00 PM Friday, June 2, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Patrick Flores, Andrew Flores, Charles F. Martinez, Albert Luna, Robert Luna, and Rudy Lozano. Honorary pallbearers are the men and women of the American GI Forum.
Donations may be made to the American GI Forum Scholarship Fund.
On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245 – 4613.
Beatrice was a life long resident of Matagorda County, a devoted member and served as a Eucharistic Minister of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Her volunteer work consisted of being a member of the American GI Forum, the Pink Ladies Auxiliary and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She worked at Hamilton's Bakery for many years and later in life was employed by the Economic Action Committee Sr. Citizens of Matagorda County.
Beatrice's family and friends will remember her as a very generous and loving person with great integrity and enthusiasm of life. Her wonderful sense of humor and positive outlook made her a joy to be around. She will be remembered primarily for her strong belief and faith in God.
She is survived by her daughters: Theresa F. Martinez & husband Charles, III, of Bay City, Esperanza Flores of Bay City, Lisa Ann Flores of Austin and Catherine Firestone & husband Joel of Round Rock; by her sons: Fabian Flores & wife Mary Ann of Maryland, Joseph P. Flores of Mineral Wells; Daughter-in-law: Julia Flores of Wilminton, NC; by her sisters: Margaret Lozano of Bay City and Teresa Luna of Houston; and by her brother: Joe Gonzales of Wharton. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren: Charles F. Martinez, Stephanie Nicole Martinez, Nicholas Flores, Victoria Firestone, Ann Marie Steinberg, Sandra Parkhill, Patrick Flores, Andrew Flores and Cierra Flores; and by 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Nicholas B. Flores; her parents: Joseph & Teresa L. Gonzales; and by her brother: Pete Gonzales.
The Rosary will be held at 7:30 PM Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held at 4:00 PM Friday, June 2, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Patrick Flores, Andrew Flores, Charles F. Martinez, Albert Luna, Robert Luna, and Rudy Lozano. Honorary pallbearers are the men and women of the American GI Forum.
Donations may be made to the American GI Forum Scholarship Fund.
On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245 – 4613.
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