Hortencia

Flores

Hortencia was born in Crystal City Texas and was raised in San Buena Ventura, by her Tia Popa, she lost her mother at the age of 4 and lost her father at 17 years old. She moved to Texas with her Tio and Tia, Pedro and Virginia, where she met the love of her life, our father Gabino, they married on January 3, 1954 and began their family, starting with their first born Fernando Flores (Flora), Gabino Flores Jr. (Teddy), Eriberto Flores (Silvia), then they had four beautiful daughter's. Rosa Dozal (Ralph), Cynthia F. Ortiz (Bert), Nellie Flores (Red) and Sylvia Flores Roman.Hortencia was a loving mother who dedicated her life to her family. She worked at Tri -Valley Growers for many years. She was a member of the Teamsters Union and Sacred Heart Church. She had a passion for gardening and sewing. She made many blankets and pillows by hand for many of her grandchildren. Hortencia has been a strong woman all her life. She has faced and surpassed many illnesses. She was 91 years old and was a fighter until the end. She is finally at peace with our dad Gabino T. Flores. She is preceded in death by her husband Gabino. She is survived by 25 grandchildren, 52 great great grandchildren, and 5 great great great grandchildren.