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Julio Armando “Buckwheat” Flores

1970 - 2011

Julio Armando “Buckwheat” Flores obituary, 1970-2011, Yuma, AZ

BORN

1970

DIED

2011

Julio Flores Obituary

Julio Armando Flores at age 40 passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011 in Yuma. He was born August 5, 1970 in Yuma to Moises and Frances Nuñez.

Julio went to school at San Pasqual Valley in Winterhaven then attended AWC in Yuma. He worked as a court clerk at the Superior Court of Winterhaven California from 1995 to 2004. He was a member at Immaculate Conception Church.

Julio loved sports, watching TV, talking to friends about his favorite teams LA Dodgers, LA Lakers and San Diego Chargers "A True California fan". Taking stats, scores for AWC, and Yuma complex and San Pasqual High School for Coach Mike Brockert, he always gave his classmate Benji Molina a hard time for not joining the LA Dodgers. He also enjoyed baseball, basketball, football cards, and loved going to Picacho Desert with the "Red Dog Safety Crew"

Julio is survived by his parents, Moises and Frances Nuñez; sister, Mina (Tonio) Nuñez Ruiz; nephews Noah and Isiah Ruiz; nieces, Julissah and Alondrah; caregiver, Iran Acosta and numerous cousins, aunt's uncles, and many friends.

Pallbearers will be Isabel Nuñez, Juventino Nuñez, Juan Francisco Flores, Antonio Ruiz, Noah Ruiz, and Isiah Ruiz. Honorary Pallbearers are David Quintana, Joseph Lugo, Jimmy Lugo, Mario Ruiz, Raul Peraza, and Jimmy Flores.

Viewing will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 between 6:00 p.m. and midnight. Rosary will start at 7:00 p.m. at Desert Valley Mortuary. Mass will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. For Mass on Saturday, the family would like for everyone to wear sports jerseys or apparel of your favorite sports team. Julio will be laid to rest at Desert Lawn Memorial.

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Published by Yuma Sun from May 18 to May 19, 2011.

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May 23, 2011

Pancha, Moises & Mina (and extended family)--

Our hearts were gladdened by the wonderful send-off Armando received. To see the church filled, was a beautiful thing & a tribute to the kind of person he was. He was well-loved, obviously. Andrew feels the loss of "his brother" very heavily, but he takes comfort in believing that he is now in a better place, and is honored to have had Armando & the rest of you in his life during his growing up years. Peace be with your family.

Mucho carino,

Sherri Navarro & Franki Rivas
Andrew & Heather Leal and Family

Bianca Navarrete

May 21, 2011

Mina & family you are in my prayers may the lord gave his hand upon you and give you comfort. I am thankful I met mando he was a very kind & friendly person he will be miss. love you mina & family,

Oretta Ness

May 19, 2011

I extend my sympathy to the family and friends of this strong hearted and loving young man. I have many fond memories of Armando while we were both at SPHS. May you be comforted knowing that he is with his God.

Mike Brockert

May 19, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. God certainly has another buddy. He was joyful and spread joy aways! May peace and God's love be always with you, a wonderful family

Evangelina Ortiz-Martinez

May 19, 2011

My condolences to the family. Armando had a lot of spirit. He was kind and gentle. He will be greatly missed.

May 18, 2011

~~May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief~~ I am blessed to have known Armando for almost all of my life. I am thankful for having him as a friend since Kindergarten. He was an inspiration to me as well as others. He never let anything get in the way of what he wanted to achieve. His smile, his attitude & his personality will forever be in my heart. As time passes, your hearts will heal & the wonderful memories he left will fill you with so much joy. He has gone home & will be an Angel by your side.

Love Teresa Lugo Saavedra & Family

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