Lorenzo Flores ,65, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of November 21, 2023, after many years of ongoing health complications. He was born December 17, 1957, to Nash and Cleo Flores and was a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Veneranda Flores, parents Nash and Cleo Flores, brothers Steve and John Flores and Floyd Gutierrez, sisters Mary Jean Flores Ortiz, Josephine Flores Garcia and Jessica Salas, brothers in law Francisco Ramirez and Roberto Garcia, best friend Lawrence Alires, and compadre Melvin Pacheco.

He is survived by sons; Alfredo Flores (Maria), Felix Flores of Denver, CO, Lorenzo "Lozo" Flores (Courtney) of Jacksonville, FL, daughter; Alicia Flores (AJ) of Dayton, OH, grandchildren; Marisol, Reyes, Allora, Gabriella, Zamarys, Romina, Lucia, Oziel, and Citlali, brother; Rudy Flores (Carla), sisters; Hilda Ramirez and Anna Maria Page (Guy), the mothers of his children Paula Gutierrez and Kerri Stephenson, and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

Lorenzo was a longtime political activist and advocate for the people and town of Las Vegas. He enjoyed helping people in any way that he could. He was involved in numerous groups such as the Brown Berets and the Raza Unida. He put a lot of time and pride into his latest project the "Faith and Resilience" exhibit at the Luna community college media arts building. He loved to entertain people with his beautiful guitar playing, piano playing, singing and endless jokes. Lorenzo will be truly missed by his children, grandchildren, siblings, extended family and friends.

A viewing for the public will take place from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Rogers Mortuary Chapel in Las Vegas, NM, followed by a rosary at 7:00 pm at our Lady of Sorrows Church. Funeral mass will take place on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 9:00 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, followed by burial at San Jose Cemetery next to his beloved daughter (Nanda) with the following serving as Pallbearers; Alfredo Flores, Roger Romero, Elijah Romero, Leo Gabriel Ortega, Melaquias Castellano, III, and Jose B Martinez. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Felix Flores, Mary Sena, Mario Medina Tenorio, and Jeffrey Tenorio. Reception will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles.

Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary, 600 Reynolds Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701, 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.