Cristobal A Flores (11/16/1933 – 12/11/2023)

Cristobal Antonio “Tony” Flores, 90, of Laredo, TX, peacefully died at home on December 11, 2023 with his family surrounding him.

Tony was born in Laredo, TX in 1933 to Antonio and Inez Flores. He attended Martin High School, leaving Laredo in 1950 to serve in the Korean War with the US Airforce. He settled in Washington DC thereafter, with his brothers Pancho and Lalo, where he married the love of his life and mother of his children, Patricia Doyle. He owned and operated several successful hair styling salons in Annandale, Alexandria, Springfield and retired from his last salon, Hair Takers in Laredo in 1990.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Inez Flores, brothers Manuel “Meme” and Francisco “Pancho,” sister Ana Maria Alaniz and is survived by his children Deanna Flores Cochran, Victoria Flores Carlson and spouse Benjamin Carlson, and Marco Antonio “Chente” Flores and spouse Rae Miller Flores. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Danielle Cochran, Lauren Cochran, Lily Ana Flores, and Gavin Antonio Flores and his brothers Calixto “Kiko,” Blas, Eduardo “Lalo” and Serapio “Chapo.”

To all who knew Tony, you know he loved life, and he made the most of whatever circumstances he was in and took care of his children and his family and friends. He gave whatever he had to whomever needed it. He had a heart to be there when people were sick or dying and to comfort and show up to pay his respects. He loved the Flores family Easter reunion at the ranch most of all. He really looked forward to that each year. He traveled all over South America and Europe, his favorite destination being Rio de Janeiro, where he went for many years.

As everyone knows, he had a special love for the game of golf. 2 days before he died he asked his children to take him to Lake Casa Blanca one last time. He reminisced of caddying there when he was 10 years old. He marshalled the course in later years, won the PAGA Tournament in 2011 for his age group and played many games on many courses over his lifetime in North and South America.

Memorial Gathering is December 16, 2023, 5 – 9pmCST at Fred Dickey Funeral Services. 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, TX 78041. Events: 5:45—21 Gun Salute, 6pm—Service, 7–9—Visiting and Refreshments

Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com