Emilio Flores

Emilio Lopez Flores, 84, passed away at his home in Worland, Wyoming on September 23, 2026 with his wife, Janna by his side.

He was born in San Miguel Ciudad Camargo Tamaulipas Mexico to Andrea Lopez and Canuto Flores on October 10, 1941.

On April 28, 1967 he proudly became a citizen of the United States and moved across the border.

He worked farming jobs up the west coast, eventually making his way to Emblem, Wyoming and worked for a potato farm in Powell.

It was in Powell that he met Janna Lanik in 1975. The two married on May 19, 1980. To this union were born Gen, James Lanik, Nick, Andrea & Emilio.

They all moved to Worland in 1984. He worked on several farms and worked campaign at the sugar factory for several years.

Emilio was preceded in death by his parents, Andrea (Lopez) & Canuto Flores; his sisters, Alicia and Hermania Flores.

He is survived by his wife Janna; children, Gen (Mike) Gerber, James, Nick(Carli), Andrea & Emilio Jr; siblings, Canuto (Aracali) Flores, Yolanda (Manuel) Siquero, Ofelia Flores, Manuel (Narci) Flores, David (Gloria) Flores, Hilda (David) Ramos & Crispin (Elva) Flores; grandchildren: Michael & Wesley Gerber, Clarissa & Corbin Lanik, Alexys Flores and 3 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces & nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 9, 2026, at 2 p.m., followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to plant a tree or flowers wherever you live in Emilio’s memory. As a farmer, Emilio loved watching the earth come to life and seeing new growth. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.