Maria Guadalupe "Lupe" Flores, 84, of Wauchula, Florida, passed away peacefully on
September 18, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on October 15, 1941,
in Teocaltiche, Jalisco, Mexico, to Concepcion Perez and Juana Estrada Perez.
Lupe arrived in Wauchula in 1965, where she made her home and built a life centered on
family, faith, hard work, and service to others. She worked in agriculture and was also an
amazing cook, sharing her love through the many meals she lovingly prepared for her family
and friends.
Lupe will always be remembered for her giving heart, determination, generosity, and
unwavering devotion to her family. She was full of life and never hesitated to help others. Most
importantly, she was a devoted Catholic with a strong and abiding faith. She loved her church,
her community, and the people around her.
She is survived by her seven daughters and one son: Maria Teresa Florez (Nicolas Martinez),
and her children Bernardino, Jr. and Michael Torres, Nicole and Chelsea Martinez; Yolanda
Flores (Robert Breitbard ); Jose Luis Flores (Angelica), and his children Alexis, Danely, and Isaac
Flores; Clara Hernandez (Oscar), and her children Jessica, David, and Eric Hernandez; Graciela
Valadez (Eliazar), and her children Lee, Christian, and Karina Valadez; Irma Arce (Rafael, Jr.), and
her children Briana, Laura, and Angelina Arce; Leticia Connely (Michael), and her children
Adrian Flores and Michael S. Connelly and Elisa Ochoa (Victor), and her children Christopher
Flores, and Victoria Ochoa.
She was also blessed with fifteen great-grandchildren.
Lupe is also survived by her brother, Gonzalo Perez, and her sisters, Barbara Macias and Bertha
Perez.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Concepcion Perez and Juana Estrada Perez; her first
husband, Santos Flores; her second husband, Antonio Hernandez; her brothers, Merced Perez,
Ramiro Perez, Antonio Perez, and Alfonso Perez.
A viewing will be held at Robarts Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 6:00
to 9:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Thursday,
September 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., followed by burial at Wauchula Cemetery.
The family is deeply grateful for all the love, kindness, prayers, and support shown during this
time. Lupe's legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
friends, and all those whose lives she touched.