Manuel Flores, 81, a lifelong resident of Rule, TX passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. A funeral mass will be held at 2:00p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St. George Catholic Church, Haskell with Deacon Julian Estrada officiating. Burial will follow services at the Rule Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. A Rosary is planned for 6:00p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the funeral home, 600 Robins Ave., Rule, TX.
Manuel was born March 2, 1936 in Catarina, TX, to Nolberta (Biera) and Gregorio Flores. He married Anna Rodriquez on September 13, 1980 in Knox City. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, golfing, and watching his grandkids in whatever they were doing. He served as an usher at the church. He was the best husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law, and most amazing hard working man anyone has ever met.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Flores of Rule; children, Carol Martinez and husband Jose, Terri Pena and husband Rey, Paul Flores and wife Diana, Robert Flores and wife Sandy, and Debbie Flores and husband James; sister, Anita Camacho; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two step children, Jeffery Quintana and Angie Rodriguez; six step grandchildren; and eight step great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Nolberta and Gregorio Flores; brother, Tony Flores; and sister, Susie Grando.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.