Obituary of Janie Cortez Flores

Austin – Janie Cortez Flores passed from this life into eternal life on May 16, 2021. She was born in Austin, Texas on June 26, 1941 to Pedro Cortez Suarez and Severa Moreno. She proceeded into God's Kingdom to unite with her deceased parents and her loving husband, Jose Guadalupe “Lupillo” Flores.

She is survived by her children: JoAnn Cortez Flores, Christine Cortez Flores, Joel Cortez Flores, Peter Cortez Flores, Jesse Cortez Flores, Nancy Cortez Flores, Yvonne Cortez Flores, Patricia Cortez Flores, and Gustavo Cortez Flores.

Her grandchildren include: Christopher Flores, Amadeus Waters, Krystal Pope, Pedro Martinez Jr., Pablo Martinez, Whitney Nicole Flores, Peter Flores Jr., Nolando Flores, Antonio Flores, Faith Flores, Sebastian Cortez Flores and Fabian Cortez Flores.

Her surviving siblings include: Mary Aleman, Pete Cortez, Antonio Cortez, Carmen Cortez and Jesse Ortiz.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Mission Funeral Home Serenity Chapel, 6204 South First St. Austin, TX 78745. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 203 E 10th St, Austin, TX 78701. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.

Rosary Services will be live-streamed to allow those unable to attend to participate.  Follow link to Facebook Live Mission - South Side

Due to the Coronavirus /  COVID-19 Restrictions from the City of Austin,

capacity levels are restricted at funeral homes, churches, and cemeteries.

Each person entering the funeral home, church, and cemetery will be required to wear a mask

and to practice social distancing of 6 feet or more.   If you are ill or are concerned about the virus,

it is recommended that you not attend services.

The family is so grateful to everyone for their understanding, love, and support

during this very difficult time