The world lost a beloved Mother, yet heaven gained a beautiful angel. Carolina Florez, 74, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born August 11, 1947 in Crystal City to Espiridion Florez and Francisca Lerma Florez. She attended St. Thomas School and graduated from Asherton High School in 1966.

Carolina's pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. They were her whole wide world. If there was anything she'd look forward to, it would be spending time with them. She was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Her happiness was being surrounded by the love and laughter of her family. She enjoyed shopping every chance she'd get, doing cross word  puzzles, and dancing. She was known for always praying for her whole family and anyone in need. She carried the torch to keep our family united. She will be tremendously

missed yet she'd be pleased to know that her family remains stronger together during this difficult time.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Espiridion Florez and Francisca Lerma Florez. Survivors include daughter; Judit Orea and husband Manuel Polina from Wharton, her son Jesus Miguel Orea and wife Deanna Davis from Beasley, her daughter Jo Anna Rodriguez and husband Antonio Rodriguez from Bay City. Her sisters; Corina Orea and Juane Florez. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren; Francis Orea, Shaylynn Longoria, Avian Gomez, Lexi Orea, J.J Orea, Jasmyn Polina, Aliana Rodriguez, Manuel Polina III, Jayce Orea, and Iann Rodriguez. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

The family will receive family and friends for visitation at 9:00am Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with a rosary beginning at 9:30am. The Mass will immediately follow at 10:00am with Deacon Ramos officiating.