Marciano Rios Flores, Jr., 81, a U.S. Marine veteran and resident of El Paso, TX, entered eternal rest Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso, TX.  He was born November 26, 1943 to his parents, Marciano Sr. and Sarah (Rios) Flores in Santa Rita, NM. 

He is survived by his brothers, Robert Flores and Andy Gomez; his sisters, Virginia Arriola, Mary Lou Rivas and Juanita Perez; his numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Joe Rivas; his sister Ermalinda Morales. 

Visitations will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:30am-10:00am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels (Santa Clara, NM), with the Holy Rosary commencing at 10:00am, recited by Deacon Art Gutierrez.  The Funeral Mass will take place at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (Bayard, NM), with Father Marin Okonkwo officiating.  He will be laid to rest at Fort Bayard National Cemetery at 1:00pm, where he will receive Full Military Honors.  Pallbearers are

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