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Alex S. Flores Sr. joined the Lord on Monday June 20, 2016, at the age of 83. He was born in Mission, Texas on August 4th 1932 to Alejandro Hernandez Flores and Mariana Mercado Saenz. He is survived by the love of his life Irma Garcia, his wife of 63 years, his three remaining sons Roland & wife Linda, Danny & wife Rosemarie, and David & wife Yvonne, ten grandchildren Misty & husband Scott Quinn of NY, Whisper, Andrew of Houston, Ashleigh & husband Jason Cantu, Jacob, Krystal & husband Nathan Eckert, Kelsey, Jessica & husband Josh Trejo, Zachery Alexander, and Samantha, 4 great-grandchildren Ransom Quinn, Jaxon Trejo, Alex Quinn, and Jathyn Cantu with 3 more on the way Baby Girl Cantu, Baby Boy Trejo, and Baby Eckert, his brother Armando, extended family, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his oldest son Alex Jr., his parents, and his brothers Jesse and Arnold. Alex attended Lanier High School and left in 1950 with "Company C" to serve with the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He worked at Kelly Air Force Base and retired after 38 years of service as a Senior Computer Analyst. He and Irma were also avid ballroom dancers at the Old Roaring 20's for many years. Over his lifetime he worked on countless endeavors and just a few are mentioned here. He worked tirelessly in the mid 50's to raise funds to build Holy Rosary Parish and worked with Bishop John Yanta to start the CYO program. He served as the 1974 AAU Boxing Commissioner. He served as president of the Alamo PC Computer Club and stepped down in order to lead over 200 volunteers to manage the 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival computer sites and was awarded a Lifetime Membership and presented with the REACH Award for his efforts. In 1987 he joined St. Luke Catholic Church and served as Lead Money Counter, Usher, Greeter, and Eucharistic Minister – performing some duties until his death. In 1988 he joined St. Luke's Men's Club and enjoyed everything about the club and the charitable work they performed. He was involved in working a variety of events and served as Chairman of many committees over the years including: working at the Annual Wild Game Dinner, serving as Chairman of Admissions and Corporate Tables, Chairman of the Scholarship committee, Chairman of the Membership committee, the Nominating committee, Chaplain, Christian Services, and Telephone. He was held in high esteem by the Men's Club and honored in 1999 with the "Omnia Vincit Amor Award", in 2000 with a "Lifetime Membership", and in March 2007 honored at the 33rd Wild Game Dinner for his tireless work and dedication to the club. Above all Alex will be remembered and celebrated for his unwavering commitment to his wife and family. He will also be remembered for his constant service to his community and church. Semper Fi. Services Both the rosary and funeral mass will be held at St. Luke Catholic Church, 4603 Manitou Dr. San Antonio TX 78228 Rosary: Wednesday June 29th 7:00 pm Funeral: Thursday June 30th 9:15 am Interment to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Alex requested a donation be made to St. Vincent DePaul.

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Alex S. Flores

August 4, 1932 - June 20, 2016