Robert "Bob" Flores, Jr., 85, a resident of Santa Clara, NM

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: Category: Obituaries; Jul 6, 2026

Robert "Bob" Flores, Jr., 85, resident of Santa Clara, NM, entered eternal rest on July 1, 2026, at his residence. He was born on November 19, 1940, to Robert Flores Sr. and Nora Flores (Treviso), in San Antonio, Texas.

Bob moved with his family to Silver City, NM when he was 7 years old. He was raised playing numerous sports (boxing, baseball, and running) and was always active in the community alongside his father. Bob enlisted in the Navy when he was 17 years old and came back to work with his father. Together they supported local youth activities, and he helped with his father's plumbing business, Reliable Plumbing.

Bob was known for his outspoken personality, always willing to talk to anybody; he never met a stranger. He also had a tremendous work ethic and was never able to sit back and watch without lending a helping hand. He continued his love for running by qualifying for and running in the Boston Marathon in 1984. He also enjoyed the outdoors; he loved to fish and hike in search of arrowheads. After many years working in maintenance at the Fort Bayard Medical Center, he was fortunate enough to retire and enjoy his last years doing what he loved most.

Bob's legacy will always be his profound love and pride for his family, children, and grandchildren, and renewed faith in God. The intensity of his love and support is known by his family and close friends.

Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years, Teresa Flores; His brother: Dickie Flores; His sister Joann Salcido (husband Louie Salcido); His daughter: Michele Sanchez (husband Vincent Sanchez); children: Dean Sanchez (wife Katie Sanchez) and 5 great grandchildren; Travis Sanchez (fiancé Maya Azzi); Gianna Fernández (husband Nick Fernández) and 3 great grandchildren. His son: Robert Flores III (wife Hannah Sencil Flores); children: Anthony Terán and 2 great grandchildren; Robert Flores IV; Salihah Wilson Edmonds; Dionte Flores (wife Camilla Leyva Flores) and 1 great grandchild; Elijah Flores (fiancé Alexis Hernandez); Sabrina Flores; Tyler Hendrix Flores. His daughter: Tracie Lopez (husband Louie Lopez); children: Louis Lopez II (deceased); Annessa Lopez; Anneka Lopez; Serena Lopez and 1 great grandson. His son: Richard Flores; children: Desiree Schwarz; Cayden Flores. His daughter: Elissa Flores; children: Ismael Villegas; Israel Villegas; Isequel Villegas; Istrella Flores. And his special dog: Leía. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Flores, Sr., and Nora Flores.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:30am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

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