Benjamin Bancaco Flores Jr. of Lampasas died on Aug. 31, 2021 at AdventHealth Central Texas in Killeen.
He was born on July 15, 1956 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Benjamin Bancaco Flores Sr. and Leticia Flores. He had lived in Lampasas since 2000, moving here from Guam.
He and Melody Cayabyab married in 2004 at the Lampasas County Courthouse.
During his life, Mr. Flores had been an executive chef, working at various restaurants and hotels; a police detective while living in Guam; a Sensei, teacher of Aikido; and he owned and operated a dog kennel, raising and selling American bullies and chihuahuas.
He loved the outdoors, fishing and spending quality time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Mr. Flores is survived by his wife, Melody Flores of Lampasas; his mother, Leticia Flores of San Antonio; three sons, Melvin Flores of Leander, Haji Flores and Jordon Flores, both of Lampasas; one daughter, Jasmine Flores of Lampasas; five grandchildren; two brothers and six sisters.
Heritage Funeral Home of Lampasas has charge of arrangements.
