Jose Maria Garza Flores, 77, died Oct. 13, 2010, at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne.
He was born in Hebbronville, Texas, and lived in Vero Beach for 38 years, coming from Fort Pierce. He was a supervisor for Takaho Corp. and Riverfront Groves.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include his sons, David Flores, Johnny Flores, Jesse Flores, Daniel Flores, Michael Flores, Anthony Flores, Jose Flores and Carlos Flores; daughters, Mary Lane, Frances Flores, Becky Flores, Virginia Ross, Sabrina Flores, Lisa Flores, Amyah Flores and Selena Flores; companion, Frances M. Goss; 32 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Thelma V. Flores; and son, Joseph Flores.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
A celebration of life will be at a later date.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php.