Obituary of Manuel Molina Flores

Funeral services for Manuel Molina Flores, 75, of Odessa, Texas formally of Lovington, New Mexico will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home with Pastor Donnye and Roxanne Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Lovington Cemetery. Manuel was born on July 30, 1949, in Runge, Texas to Manuel Flores Sr. and Felipa Molina and passed away peacefully in his home on March 24, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. Manuel was a Law Officer and Security Guard for the greater part of his youth. The last 17 years of his Law Enforcement career was as a Correctional Officer for Lea County Correctional Facility. Manuel liked hunting and loved Tejano music. His passion was Chevy cars and being a mechanic. Manuel was an avid Dallas Cowboy Fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter; five brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his companion Fena Kiskaden, his children: Michelle Flores of Lubbock, TX., Augustine and Sandra Flores of Harlingen, TX., Arthur and Shirley Flores of Michigan City, Indiana, Alma Flores Perez of Morton TX., Gilbert and Kristina Lopez of Morton, TX., J. W. and Teresa Grady of Tatum, NM., Alfonso "Fonzie" Flores of Phoenix, AZ., Adrian and Brenda Martinez of Plainview, TX., Angel Flores of Lubbock, TX., and Dalylia MDJ Flores-Herrera of Dallas, TX.; Richard Stone of Morton, TX., and Roryann Schale of Morton, TX., one Brother: Tony Flores; four sisters: Cruz Smith, Christina Harms, Mary Alice Mungia, and Mary Jane Olson; 55 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.kirbysmithrogers.com