Jose Eliazar

Flores

In Loving Memory of

Jose Eliazar Flores

May 1, 1951 - September 5, 2026

Jose Eliazar Flores spent 75 years on this earth, and somehow that still was not enough time to learn everything he wanted to know, fix everything that needed fixing, or explain to the rest of us why we were probably doing something wrong.

Jose was born in Saginaw, Michigan, to Herlinda and Juan. He earned his degree from Texas A&M University in Kingsville, served proudly in the United States Marine Corps, and then spent 40 years as a teacher. Apparently, after the Marines, teaching children seemed like the logical next challenge.

Retirement did not stop him from learning. Very little could. If Jose became interested in something, there was a good chance everyone around him was about to learn about it too, whether they had asked or not.

He loved animals, plants, coins, chess, video games, building things, fixing things, and researching whatever happened to catch his attention that day. He could turn a simple question into a full investigation. There was always something to read, something to figure out, something that needed fixing, or something around the house that had suddenly become a project.

Jose was funny, he liked to joke, tease, laugh, and make other people laugh. If you knew him well, chances are you have at least one story about him that probably should not be included in an obituary.

More than anything, he loved his family.

He shared his life with his wife, Juana, and was the father of Laura, Jesus, and Eddie. He shared a special bond with his daughter in law, Cristina, and was Grandpa to Allyson, Jaime, Daniel, Auden, Eddie, Liam, Louie, and Nariah.

Jose was preceded in death by his father, Juan; his son, Eddie; and his brother, Javier. He leaves behind his mother, Herlinda; his wife, Juana; his children, Laura and Jesus; Cristina; his grandchildren; his brothers and sisters; his nieces and nephews; extended family; former students; and a house full of things we are probably going to look at and say, "Dad, what in the world were you doing with this?"

Seventy-five years gave us a lot of stories. Some are sweet. Some are ridiculous. Some will get funnier every time we tell them. And some probably need to stay within the family.

He taught for 40 years, served his country, raised three children, became Grandpa eight times, learned about practically anything that interested him, and left behind enough memories to keep us laughing for years.

We are going to miss him terribly.

Knowing him, he would probably prefer that we laugh while we miss him.

"The song is ended, but the melody lingers on."

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 09, 2026, from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service to begin at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of The Holy Spirit.

A Funeral Service of Christian Burial is to be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of The Holy Spirit.

Interment will immediately follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park Cemetery, San Benito, Texas with full military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post 205 of Harlingen, Texas.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Jose Eliazar Flores have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, Funeral Director/Owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave., Harlingen, Texas 78550. For more information, you may contact Trinity Funeral Homes.

956-364-2444 or visit www.trinityfunerals.com