Gloria Neri Flores

Our good and gracious Lord has called his faithful and humble servant, Gloria N. Flores to her Heavenly home on December 7, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1943, in Laredo, Texas, the daughter of Manuel and Casimira Flores.

Gloria was a graduate of Martin High School and Texas Womans University Denton , where she earned a degree in elementary education. 

She became a teacher with Laredo ISD, and taught at Urban, Dovalina and Ligarde Elementary Schools. Gloria was very committed to education and her passion was helping her students grow and develop life long skills to succeed. 

Throughout her teaching career, she positively and lovingly touched the lives of many students during her 35 years of service.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Manuel A. Flores and Casimira J. Flores; brothers: Juan J. Flores, Jose Saucedo, Manuel Arizola; and sister: Guadalupe Juarez.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her children: Gloria Adriana Flores, Arturo III (Patricia) Flores; grandchildren: Arturo Flores IV, Annabelle Marie Garcia, Rebecca Neri (Conrado) Bermea, Patricia Nicole Garcia, Valeria Alejandre Flores, Abigail Victoria Flores, Jesus García, Melissa Ariana Flores, and Oscar Manuel Flores; great-grandchildren: Ariana Elizabeth Flores, Myla Rodriguez,  Arturo Lorenzo Flores, Sofia Cristina Bermea, and Drago Axel Flores, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jesus Garcia, Conrado Bermea, Daniel Domínguez, Thomas Solis, Arturo Flores IV, and Óscar Manuel Flores.

The family will gather to celebrate her life on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 5 to 9 pm at Hillside Funerals & Cremations, where a Prayer Service will be held at 7 pm by Pastor Eddie Aranda. The family would appreciate if friends and relatives could wear blue to the service.

Visitation will continue on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 8 am until 12 noon at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life and Final Prayer will be offered at 10 am by Pastor Eddie Aranda, and the Grace Bible Worship Team.

A cremation will follow at a later date.  All services will conclude at the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction and guidance of Hillside Funerals & Cremations; 310 W. Hillside Rd.; Laredo, TX 78041; 956.724.6060

In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to the Grace Bible Church of Laredo: https://gbclaredo.ccbchurch.com/goto/giving/public?show_navigation=1