Rita Joyce Martinez Flores
Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On August 21, 2023 @ 10:47 am In Obituaries | 13 Comments
Rita Joyce Martinez Flores 87, of Waco, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023.
Visitation: 6-8PM, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel
Rosary: 7PM, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel
Mass: 10 AM, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Saint Francis Catholic Church
Internment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. A reception will be at Sacred Heart Catholic church following burial. All are invited to attend and share their memories of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, and friend with all.
Rita was born in Waco where she attended local schools and met the love of her life. She and Emmitt were married on May 10, 1954. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. Emmitt and Rita were long time members of the Sociedad Mutualista de Jornaleros where they were known as ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mojo.’
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Emmitt Flores Sr; sons, Emmitt Jr. and wife Rose, Steve and wife Vicki, Rickey and wife Ellen; daughters, Dora Lauritzen and husband Karl, Machelle Ancira and husband Carlos; 8 grandchildren, Tammy, Stevie, Rickey Jr, Jeno, Emilio, Carlos (Munch), Michael, Erich and Joseph; and 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathy Martinez and Sandra Martinez; brother, Ralph Martinez all of Phoenix, Arizona; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends.
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My condolences to the family, Iam very sorry for ur loss
Wishing peace, comfort, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to the family at this difficult time. May she rest in the loving arms of our lord.
We send our deepest condolences to the Flores family. You are in our thoughts and prayers, today and always. May she rest in heaven, and be forever in our hearts.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Fajardo & family
a wonderful women ..loved her ..the world will miss her…karl sr
My Deepest Condolences to the family. Your mom was loved by so many. Her smile would always light up up the room brighter than the sun. She will be greatly missed by all. ♥️♥️♥️
Emmitt and family,
We have so many great memories with your family from my youth to the present. I see Rita’s picture and I see the smile she always had. I can only hope all the memories you and your family have, will help you through this sad time. Our prayers are with all of you at this time.
Harriett (Masters) and Vince Rostockyj
Rose and Emmitt, we are so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family. Frank and Sherry
Our deepest condolences to the family
Peace & comfort to you all🙏
To Mr. Flores’s family. Our deepest sympathy to you all at this time. The South 5th Street neighbors back in the day!
Donnie and Wanda Williamson
Some of my best memories are with my grandparents and your family. God Bless you, she will be missed.
Love & Sympathy,
Rhonda Rostockyj
To the Flores family, we offer our deepest condolences. May you all be comforted during this difficult time!
Praying for the entire family. Grandma Rita will
be missed. Thank God for the memories.
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Sorry for your loss she was a real nice person have known and the family going on 50 years your in my thoughts and prayers.