Our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Michael woke up to a new life free of pain and suffering on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010. He was born Oct. 24, 1970 and had been a lifelong resident of Santa Paula.

He leaves to cherish wonderful memories for his mother, Clara Flores; father, Michael H. and Maria Flores; brothers, Raymond (Mon) and Mark Flores; grandmothers, Jennie Flores and Olga Manes, all of Santa Paula; grandparents, Salvador and Sally Terrones of San Diego; niece, Janessa Flores and great-niece, Sofie Marie Almanzan of Santa Paula; dearest friend, Celeste Vela; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Michael loved sports and involved himself with many sports activities. Coaching was a joy for him along with barbecuing with family and friends. The inspiration for his life was Antoinette and her children Anthony and Erika of Albuquerque, N.M.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Raymond L. Flores Sr. and Thurman (Ted) Manes.

Our family wishes to extend a warm gracious thank you to Dr. Kong and the staff of West Coast Vascular of Ventura, Dr. Ghandi of California Kidney Specialists, Dr. Ramon Gomez of Santa Paula and Brian O' Sullivan, Michael's dialysis tech and caring friend. F

uneral services honoring the life of Mr. Michael Flores will begin with a visitation from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18 at Church of Angels, 600 E. Pleasant Street, Santa Paula, followed by recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 427 N. Oak Street. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with father Charles Lueras C.R.I.C. officiating. Committal and interment will follow at Pierce Bros. Santa Paula Cemetery, 380 Cemetery Road Santa Paula. For map and directions to ceremony locations and to sign the family's online guestbook please visit www.mysantapaulafuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Family Owned & Operated Robert Rey Garcia Jr. Funeral Svcs., 229-7054.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Nov. 17 to Nov. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Flores

25 Entries

Monique Archibeque

April 30, 2011

I am crying right now just thiking about him makes me laugh. Love, moniki

Monique Archibeque

April 29, 2011

I miss my good cousin. I love and always keep you in my heart. Michael I LOVE YOU!!!! Love, Monique a.k.a. Moniki :[

Officer Eddie Vasouez ,Retired SPPD

January 30, 2011

Clara.MonSr,Maria,Mon,Markie,and Family
My heart and prayers are with you through this difficult time in your life. Big Mike will be missed by many.It brings me some comfort knowing that Mike is with the Lord and nothing can hurt him anymore. It has been a little over two months since Mikes passing and I still cant beleave he is gone. Mike was like a son to me, we shared late night talks about his future manny times when he lived with me twenty years ago. I cant remember what happened yesterday but I remember his smile and lafter like he was just here. Words still fail me when I try to make sence of this. All that comes to me is that the Lord needed him more. Big Mike my friend my Son "YOU HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM OUR TOUCH BUT NEVER FROM OUR MEMORIES"

Vicente Guerrero

November 23, 2010

I was saddened to hear about Michael's passing. Michael was a great teammate and a person with a lot of heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Flores family.

MARY NAVARROPRADO

November 23, 2010

YOU WILL BE MISSED MICHAEL!!! MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FLORES FAMILY!! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND KNOW THAT HES PAIN FREE AND IN GODS HANDS!!! NO MORE SUFFERING FOR SUCH A FUNNY LOVING MAN!! RIP MICHEAL!!! WE LOVE YOU!! ALEX AND MARY PRADO

Monique Archibeque

November 19, 2010

Dear Michael,
I will miss you, Ilove you, and I will always keep you in my heart!

Your little cousin, Monique Rayanna Archibeque!:]

Patrick & Chanda Stockton

November 19, 2010

Words can not express the sadness we all have. Michael was such a great person. The world has lost him, but Heaven has grasped him in all of the angels wings and now he is at peace and has no pain. We will always remember the big smile and the way Michael helped coach the boys in little league and high school. You have touched many lives and for that, we are all grateful to have known you. Rest In Peace Michael.
With love, Patrick and Chanda Ruiz Stockton

Rey Frutos

November 19, 2010

Flores Family, my prayers go out to you as one of the original "Bumble Bees" is now in the place we all want to be. May he Rest In Peace.

Jerry Burns

November 18, 2010

It is with heartfelt sadness that I learned of Michael's passing. Only those who have lost a cheerished relative can know the depths of your feelings.

I know you are grateful for the many happy years you shared with Michael.

Pam Socia

November 18, 2010

Clara, Michael and family,
My heart and prayers are with you through this difficult time in your life. Baby Michael will be missed by many, I have so many memories of baby Michael growing up from a baby running around to becoming a man, and he will always be Baby Michael to me. He was a big part in many lives and he had such a big heart to all. He is now with the Lord and he is no longer in pain or suffering, he is in a better place. I know he is up there Grandpa Ted who welcomed him home. He is happy and smiling and running around in his new body with no pain. He is at peace. He fought a good fight but his body was just to tired and said it was time and the good Lord heard him and called him home. I love you guys and my heart and prayers are always with you.
Love Pam & Eli

Rocki Mata

November 18, 2010

Love & Prayers to the Flores Family... Big Mike you left some good memories! We had some fun times!! God has taken you to a better place, no pain. You and Arlene are up there jus catchin up now! See you when I get there... RIP Michael!!!

Erica Alvarado

November 17, 2010

"Big Mike" we will miss your kind heart and soul. You were one of a kind. We love and will forever miss you

Always
Alvarado family

Christy Diaz

November 17, 2010

We will never forget you Michael. We are sad and our hearts heavy but we are comforted knowing you are no longer in pain and resting in God's presence. We love you Gabe and Christy Diaz

Chris Saenz

November 17, 2010

To Clara and family, just know that our hearts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Love, Comadre Chris
and family

Larry, Jeannette, Ariel, Ali, Junior and Chubby Medrano

November 17, 2010

Dearest Compa,

I feel so honored to have had you in our lives and know that Larry and I made the perfect choice in having you to be our son's Godfather. You will live in our hearts and memory forever. Your mijo will never forget you and neither will any of us. We love you! Until we meet again....

Erin & Meaghan McInerney

November 17, 2010

Uncle Mike,

We love you and miss you, but Dad says you are at peace now and that the pain is gone, so we are happy for you too. Thank you for always making us smile. We will miss you. We will think about you.

Willy Mac

November 17, 2010

For My Brother Big Mike,
My heart is heavier than ever before, but I am comforted in knowing your pain is gone and you are resting in peace. From the age of nine, I look back at my own life and know that you and Mon were a part of each of my happiest moments. From Little League championships, to high school proms and graduation to the birth of each of my children.....you made every moment a little brighter. Thank you for being there, through the best of times and the worst of times. I am better for having known you. You were a great person. In your forty years, you touched so many lives. I love you and miss you, brother. Rest in peace. Give Grandpa Raymond, Grandpa Thurman, Erin, Arlene, Uncle Bob and Arturo a huge hug from all of us.

To Michael & Clara: Thank you for raising such a great man and thank you for always being family to me. We are all so sorry for your loss.

Rob & Delphie Jankowski

November 17, 2010

What can I say other then it was a blessing to have shared this time with you while we had it, and it was priceless.....
You were a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and to so many a special friend. Like a beacon of goodness in the daily trails and turbulations of which life hands to us all. You always had a heartfelt jesture or smile which would light up a room and the people lucky enough to have been there. You are one of few my friend, my nephew and I hope we all try to embody all those great things in ourselves as we move into the future. Let me leave you with these words: "When Love and Skill Work Together, Expect A Masterpiece". Michael Flores, you were a MASTERPIECE!!!!! God Bless you, his family and friends. You will be missed dearly. Till We Meet Again!!!!

Rob and Delphie Jankowski

Chris and Rana Inez

November 17, 2010

We have such wonderful memories of happier times. Our hearts are heavy with saddness, but we have peace knowing that you will never be in pain or struggle again. We will see you again, our friend. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Stacy Price-Diaz

November 17, 2010

Flores Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Michael was such a great person and I have known him since we were kids. He always brought a smile to my face. I will never forget him and Mon delivering the newspapers to our neighborhood for so many years and I have to say, they both always had a smile on their face. Michael is going to be missed by so many people. I know he is in a much better place now, however that does not ease the pain and the broken hearts. I am so grateful to have had Big Mike in my life. Your family is my thoughts and prayers.

November 17, 2010

Wow, its hard to believe that such a wonderful, sweet, happy person is gone! You will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace Michael and we will all see you again!

Veronica Galvan

November 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Chris Maguire

November 17, 2010

Mike,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. It is a tough thing to lose one's child. You are a great person and I know that your faith in the Lord will carry you forward. Our time on earth is like "a breath" and soon we will all be with our loved ones again. God bless you and your family, Mike
Chris Maguire

Lucinda Garay

November 17, 2010

I am sadden at the loss of a great person. You had a heart of gold and you were such a big and loving teddy bear. I am happy to know that you are in no more pain and you are now one of God's angels and living in his beautiful kingdom. May God bless and console your loved ones that you leave behind until the day you get to see them again.

Margie Rodriguez

November 17, 2010

Amazing, funny, positive, uplifting, gracious, patient, understanding and a true warrior are just the few first words that come to mind when I think of Michael. He is going to be missed but never forgotten, he has claimed VICTORY over death and has made it home safely. This is only our temporary HOME, Michael, keep the light on for us..... I am honored to of had you in my life...
Margie

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