Billy Araiza Flores Sr., 65, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. He was born September 10, 1958 in Silver City, NM to Jose “Pepe” Flores and Amelia Araiza.
Mr. Flores worked various jobs in his life. He was an Electrical salesman, Construction worker, Professional mover, maintenance worker at Drifter Motel. He enjoyed fishing, singing and dancing. Billy was a jokester and always had a story to tell.
He is survived by his two sons, Bill Flores Jr. and wife Patricia of Hobbs, NM; Eric Flores of Silver City; his five daughters, Monica Hubert and husband Jay of Rio Rancho NM; Andrea Flores of Las Cruces, Candace Trujillo of Silver City: Veronica Flores of Albuquerque, NM; Erika Flores of Las Cruces; his ex- girlfriend Yvette Valenzuela whom he loved very much; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. He loved his family very much. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe Flores, Amelia Walz, Stepfather Jack Walz, brother Fernando Flores, niece Bernadette Flores and best friend Rick Evaro (cholo).
A funeral service will take place at Terrazas Funeral Chapels on Thursday, December 21st at 10am. Concluding service and interment will follow at Memory Lane cemetery. Pallbearers are Christopher Carrasco, Pete Casillas, Ivan Flores, Juan Woods Jr., Orlando Ortega, Mark Morales, and Norman Castrillo.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .