Basilio R. Flores entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the blessed age of 99 years. He was born on August 11, 1924, in Cotulla, Texas, to the late Luciano and Rosa Flores. Basilio is reunited in Heaven with his parents, his wife Alejandra A. Flores of 68 years, brother Alfredo Flores, sister Juanita Flores, son David A. Flores, granddaughters Michelle, Ashley, Crystal, and grandson Douglas. Basilio was loved and will be missed dearly by his daughter Janie F. Mireles (Alex), son Basilio A. Flores (Linda), daughters Rosemary Syverson (Albert), Mary Alice Torres (Joe), and Sandra Santillan (Ralph); 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 5 great great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family and friends.
Basilio was a loving, kind, compassionate, generous, hardworking, funny husband, dad, grandfather, and great grandfather. His faith and trust in God was strong and faithfully went to Holy Family Catholic Church every Sunday. He joined the Army in July 1943 to proudly serve his country in World War II. Later he found his passion in upholstery, and started his own business for many years until he retired.  His hobbies included gambling, daily walks, reading the newspaper, and watching golf in his favorite recliner. His favorite hobby was scratch off tickets, later on he carried a magnifying glass to scratch off his tickets. His favorite saying was "I'm Okay", but now he is better than okay, he is with God and the promise of eternal life.
Visitation to take place at Castillo Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary to begin at 6:00 p.m. Family and friends will depart in procession at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, for a 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with an ETA of 10:45 a.m. The family kindly requests plants instead of cut flower arrangements so that your gift lives on in memory of Basilio.