Blanca Margarita Flores Obituary (1958 - 2025)

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Blanca Margarita Flores, who left us on December 6, 2025. Born on August 17, 1958, in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico, Blanca Margarita, or simply "Blanquita," as she was fondly known by her loved ones, lived a life filled with color, passion, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved. She was a vibrant tapestry woven from the richness of her Mexican heritage and the strength of her indomitable spirit. As the American author Mark Twain once said, "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." For Blanca Margarita, every day was a passionate exploration of her purpose, a purpose she found in kindness, love, and service to others. Blanca Margarita was a unique gem, a woman of strength who faced life's challenges with courage and grace. She was a beacon of light for her family, her friends, and all those lucky enough to have crossed paths with her. Blanca Margarita was a lover of life, a woman who embraced every moment with enthusiasm and joy. She was a passionate cook, infusing her dishes with the warmth of her love and the spice of her spirit. Her tamales and enchiladas were legendary, bringing a taste of her beloved Mexico to her home in Eagle Pass, Texas. As the novelist Virginia Woolf once wrote, "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." Blanca Margarita ensured that everyone who sat at her table dined exceptionally well. Blanca Margarita is survived by her sister, Irma Flores, who was her confidante, her partner in laughter, and her closest friend. Her parents, Hector Flores and Maria Sanchez, preceded her in death, but their legacy of love, resilience, and tenacity lived on in Blanca Margarita. In the words of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, "When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men." Blanca Margarita was not just a great woman; she was an extraordinary human being, whose light will continue to guide those who loved her. We encourage everyone who knew Blanca Margarita, to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page. Celebrate her life, her spirit, and the legacy she leaves behind. Let us remember her not with sadness, but with gratitude for her love, her joy, and the precious moments she gave us.