Florentino Briones

McAllen ~ Florentino Briones, 86, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Monday, June 20, 1938 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the son of Ignacio Briones and Ricarda Velasquez. 

He is survived by his wife: Antonia (Hernandez) Briones; eight children: Maria del Socorro Martinez, Florentino Briones, Jr. (Irma Briones), Virgilio Briones (Margarita Briones), Efy Belmont (Luis Belmont), María Cortez, Lina Briones, Lucy Briones (Daniel Reyes), and Alma Sarmiento (Oscar Sarmiento Jr); one brother: Pedro Briones; 11 grandchildren: Henry Briones (Amanda), Alberto Javier Briones, Jasmine Briones, Luz María Garza (Erick Garza), Selene Briones, Crystal Briones, Pamela Cavazos (Eron Cavazos), Jackielynn Cortez (Jovany Gamboa), Jairo Briones, Haidi Reyes, and Bethany Sarmiento; four great-grandchildren: Damian, Alexa, Brianna and Emilia.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuesday, July 9, 2024 with the Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm at Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. Celebration of Life Mass will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in McAllen. Interment will follow at La Piedad Cemetery in McAllen. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen.

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