Roberto Medina Flores Sr. Obituary (1957 - 2021)

Robert was a BOI and he was called home to heaven on April 15,2021 at the age of 64. Robert loved sports and was very competitive. While in Austin Middle School, he participated in track, volleyball, and high jump. 1 of 7 siblings, he prepared for his track meets by being chased around the house and yard by his mom. Robert always said, "I got away from spankings because I was the skinniest and the fastest." He was also a member of Future Farmers of America "FFA" while at AMS, this led to his love of cowboy shows and dreams of owning a farm. Robert attended Ball High School and graduated in 1976. While in high school, Robert was in ROTC and an active member of the ROTC Boys Drill Team. He competed in many events which earned numerous trophies and awards for the school. He participated in parades with the drill team where they did routines with real rifles. At one such event, a team member threw the rifle back and it fell short, but Robert caught it and prevented another team member from being hit in the head with the rifle. In the process of Robert catching the rifle, he broke his thumb but kept going on with the routine, he didn't miss a beat. It was during an ROTC dance in 1972 that he met his soulmate for life, Tina Alfaro. They became high school sweethearts and were married in 1976. They were married for 44 years and were together for 49 great years! After graduation he was employed at UTMB in the physical Plant, in which he was able to attend trade school at night. He completed his education and passed his exam to obtain his Journeyman Plumbing License. He continued working for UTMB as a Journeyman plumber until he retired in 2007. Throughout his employment at UTMB, he made many lasting friendships, some of which continued until his untimely death. Robert loved cooking outdoors and his specialty was making barbeque. He also enjoyed frying fish and shrimp, cooking crawfish and making fried turkeys. He enjoyed cooking for family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, dominos, chess, Mexican bingo and most recently spent his time earning a high score on his Pac-Man game. He loved football and was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. DC4Life was his motto. His most memorable football experiences are when he attended his first Cowboys game with his nephew David, the Cowboys vs Texans game with his wife, the Cowboys vs Detroit Lions game with his son and the Super Bowl LI Experience with his daughter and his grandson. He was elated when he was able to attend the first game at the Cowboys new AT&T Stadium. Robert was a family man and he loved to go on family vacations. He enjoyed the vacations with his sister Rita where they went to Branson Missouri and he rode on a train like the western days. He enjoyed the weekend getaways with his sister and brother-in-law to Louisiana and Oklahoma to gamble. Robert loved going to San Antonio with his wife and grandson where they went almost every year for summer vacation. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas to visit family and enjoyed making great memories there. His favorite vacation was the trip he took to Florida with his wife, grandson, daughter and son-in-law to Disneyworld. It was the ultimate experience of a lifetime and he always talked about how much fun he had on that trip. Robert inherited his father's great sense of humor and was always ready to participate in a "good friendly" prank. Some of his pranks were done on his family but most of his pranks were done to his friends at work, which he would quickly deny with a huge smile on his face. He was a big kid at heart. Robert enjoyed the times he spent with his friends watching the games, eating at their favorite restaurant and just hanging out. His days were often started with a phone call to his loving sister Rita while he drank his coffee. His afternoons wouldn't be complete without picking up his grandson Miguelito from school and taking him to get an after-school snack. Robert was always ready to help someone in need and would not hesitate to give the shirt off of his back. He was a hardworking, loving, caring and giving man with a huge heart. He would do anything for his family and friends. He had a warm friendly smile, that was his trademark. His love for his family and friends will never be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his parents Socorro Medina Flores and Juan Valadez Flores and sister Lucita Flores Hernandez. He leaves behind to cherish his amazing memories his wife, Tina Alfaro Flores; his son, Roberto "Beto" Flores Jr.; his daughter, Melissa Flores Andrade and his son-in-law Miguel Andrade Jr. His Grandchildren from his son, Soraya Flores, Anthony Flores, Leo Flores and Ethan Flores. His grandson from his daughter, Miguel A. Andrade III (his sidekick and his best friend). He also leaves behind his siblings, Juan "Johnny" Flores; Rita Flores Buitron and husband Juan; Tomas "Tommy" Flores; Socorro and Esiquia. Robert also leaves behind his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews as well as numerous relatives and friends. He will be fondly missed by his canines Bandit and Oscar. We would like to thank Galveston EMS and Galveston Fire Department for their quick response as well as the nurses who cared for him during his time at U.T.M.B. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, phone calls, well wishes, thoughtful gestures and acts of kindness during this difficult time. Pallbearers are Miguel Andrade Jr., Ralph Castillo Sr., Bryan Buitron, Michael Alfaro II, Joaquin Flores, and Emanuel Sandoval. Honorary Pallbearers are Miguel Andrade III, Ralph Castillo Jr., David Sanchez, Richard Flores. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm in the Chapel of Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Freeway, Texas City, TX 77591. The Rosary and Liturgy will follow at 6:00pm. Robert's Celebration of Life will be at 10:00am on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Carnes Funeral Home, Texas City, TX. The family will receive friends from 9:00am to 10:00am prior to his celebration of life. Graveside services will follow at Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, TX.