Lillian Moran Flores

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Lillian Flores passed into eternal rest on Saturday, the 10th of January 2026, in Brownsville, Texas, at the age of 83. Her life was defined by a fierce love of her family and friends and a dedication to education.

Lillian was born and lived nearly her whole life in Brownsville, Texas. She graduated from Brownsville High School in 1962 and earned her degree in Education from Pan American University, even as she was a dedicated mother to her two sons. She then taught hundreds of elementary school children in public and private schools in Brownsville. A devout Catholic, Lillian was a longtime parishioner at St. Luke Catholic Church, where she taught CCD.

Lillian built her life around her family. She was married to Ernesto J. Flores, the love of her life, who survives her. They shared an unshakable devotion to each other every day for over 62 years.

Lillian was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was a proud mother of two sons, Richard D. Flores of San Antonio, Texas, and his wife Kristie M. Flores, and Thomas E. Flores of Washington, D.C., and his wife Porter McConnell. She was also a doting grandmother to Andrew J. Flores and his wife Kaitlyn Flores and Jonathan R. Flores of San Antonio, Texas, and Cat Flores-McConnell of Washington, D.C. Given her love of education, she was especially proud to see her sons and older grandchildren pursue graduate degrees in music education, political science, architecture, and law.

Lillian was preceded in death by her mother, Maria D. “Santitos” Moran; her father, Lorenzo Moran; her brother, Roy T. Moran; and by her son, James A. Flores.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, the 15th of January 2026 between the hours of five o'clock in the afternoon and nine o'clock at night, with the recitation of the holy rosary to be recited at seven o'clock Thursday evening within the East Chapel of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ten o'clock in the morning on Friday, the 16th of January 2026 at St. Luke Catholic Church, 2800 Rockwell Drive, Brownsville. Interment will then follow, via an escorted procession, at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4464 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville.

Memories of Lillian may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com.

Personalized funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey, CFSP and Staff have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 945 Palm Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 546-7111.