Raul Flores

Raul Villarreal Flores was born on June 8, 1930, in Olmito, Texas. He passed away at his home in Universal City, Texas, on August 13, 2018, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Connie Rios Flores, his son Richard Flores, his daughters Carol Whorton and Connie Lock, sons-in-law Gary Whorton and Sam Lock, his grandsons Christopher O'Neill, David Lock, Derek Lock, Mark Flores, his great-granddaughters Livvy and Marren O'Neill, his brother Rogerio Flores, Jr., and his sister Celia Lage. He is preceded in death by his father, Rogerio Flores, his mother, Consuelo Flores, and his sister, Cecilia Flores Morales.

Raul grew up in Olmito, Texas, and was proud of his Valley heritage, which stretched back to the days of the Port of Brownsville, before Texas was a state.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1948, and set off to serve his country and see the world. He spent the next twenty seven years in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. His duty stations included Anchorage, Alaska, Washington, D.C., Mexico City, Mexico, Ankara, Turkey, Paris, France, and Abilene, Texas. He served in the Office of Special Investigations and as a diplomatic attaché. He retired from the service on June 30, 1975.

He married the love of his life, Connie Rios, on January 18, 1959. In 1975, after traveling the world, they returned to Universal City to raise their family.

Upon his retirement from the Air Force, he earned a degree in Accounting from the University of Texas - San Antonio in 1978. He entered into business for himself as an accountant and bookkeeper, solving problems for clients large and small.

He was an extremely proud father and grandfather. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and a regular game of golf. He made friends wherever he went. All who knew him know his love of country, and the men and women who serve it in the United States Armed Forces. His broad smile, warm laugh, and straightforward wisdom brought comfort and light to all who knew him.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at the Schertz Funeral Home with the Divine Mercy to be recited at 7:00PM. A Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 9:30AM at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Those who wish to honor Raul may donate to the Air Force Aid Society, which provides assistance to members of the United States Air Force for educational assistance or in times of great hardship.

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