Leticia Barajas Flores
Obituary

 

Leticia Barajas Flores, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Luis Barajas and Victoria Barajas. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Isai Casorla; her children, Angelica Contreras (Rigoberto), Beatriz Flores-Martinez (Jose Fernando Martinez), Jose Gerardo Flores, Jr., and Jasmine Flores (Lars Kirt Gartman); her grandchildren, Brandon Contreras, Rigoberto Contreras, Xiaoli Contreras, Ryan Contreras, Xochitl Contreras, Lars Alexander Gartman, Isaac Glen Gartman, Jayden Compean, and John Hipolito; her siblings, Janie Barajas, Rosemary Barajas, Luis Nabor (Laura) Barajas, Victoria Barajas Lazo, and Aurora Barajas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, dear friends, colleagues, former students, and all whose lives she touched.

During the 1990s, Leticia owned and operated her own beauty salon, where she shared her creativity, expertise, and dedication with her community. Her success as a business owner reflected her strong work ethic and her desire to help others look and feel their best. Building upon her experience as an entrepreneur, Leticia devoted the next chapter of her life to education and vocational training. She transformed lives one client at a time from behind the salon chair, and later shaped futures one student at a time from the classroom.

Throughout her distinguished career, she taught Cosmetology and Barbering at several private and higher education institutions in Laredo and Houston, Texas. She was a mentor, instructor, and role model to countless students. Respected for her skill, professionalism, and passion for teaching, she took great pride in helping others achieve their goals. The seeds she planted throughout her career continued to grow as many of her students went on to establish successful beauty salons, barber shops, cosmetology schools, and barbering schools of their own.

Beyond her professional achievements, Leticia was known for her compassionate heart and willingness to help those in need. Alongside her husband, she devoted time to assisting members of the homeless community, offering food, shelter, guidance, and friendship. She believed in treating everyone with love and respect, never judging others and always striving to lend a helping hand.

Leticia will be remembered for her generosity, vibrant personality, and her gift for turning strangers into friends. She had a way of opening doors, not just to her home, but to her heart, making people feel welcome, valued, and loved. Her warmth, wisdom, and encouragement touched countless lives and created lasting memories.

Though she will be deeply missed, her legacy lives on through her family, her students, her friends, and all those whose lives were enriched by knowing her.

Funeral and interment arrangements will be held privately.

Family, friends, former students, colleagues, and all whose lives were touched by Leticia are warmly invited to attend a Memorial Gathering in Honor of Leticia Barajas Flores:

Date: Monday, August 3, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location:

218 Joyce Street

Houston, Texas 77009

This gathering will provide an opportunity for family and friends to share memories, offer condolences, and reflect on the lasting impact Leticia had on their lives. In memory of Leticia, whose favorite color was purple, guests are welcome to wear a touch of purple as a reflection of the love and appreciation they hold for her.

For additional information regarding the Memorial Gathering, including virtual attendance options, please contact the family at:

angfcontreras@gmail.com

freddyybea@gmail.com