Michael Ray Flores

     Michael Ray Flores was born on August 5, 1990 in Midland, TX and went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024. He attended school in ECISD and MISD where he graduated in 2010. He worked in the restaurant industry and later in the oilfield industry. Michael chose to become a caregiver for his grandpa Pedro Cordova Sr.; our family is forever grateful for the time he devoted in caring for him during his illness until his grandfather's death.

     Michael had an infectious smile and kind, warm heart. He had a comical sense of humor and had ways of cheering people up. He also loved watching and quoting movies. Michael adored spending time with his daughter and loved taking her to Mr. Gatti’s and Urban Air. They had recently enjoyed a trip to San Antonio where he spoiled her like a princess. He loved cooking and could make a meal from almost anything. His favorite comfort food was menudo his grandma would make in the winter.  He loved playing video games, his favorite being Battlefield 4.   He had a love for animals as well and had several pets in his lifetime.  Michael loved driving around listening to music. Some of his favorite artists were Joji and Childish Gambino. Michael was a very generous person and enjoyed helping people whenever he could. He would stop for every person on the side of the road if he thought he could help somehow. He also spent time reading his Bible and was knowledgeable in the Word.  Michael will be deeply missed and forever loved.

     Michael is preceded in death by his grandparents Lydia and Pedro Cordova Sr., Antonio and Estella Ybarra and Rev. Reymundo Martinez Sr.

     Michael is survived by his pride and joy, his daughter Jamisyn Avery Flores, parents Jose and Lydia "Genie" Ybarra, brother Jose Ybarra II, sister Isabelle Ybarra Tavarez (Jovan), Grandmother Mary Ann Cordova-Martinez and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. 

     Pallbearers: Jose Ybarra II, Adam Daniels, Jeff Daniels, Eric Flores, Aidan Montez, Samuel Montez, Fred Cordova, and Jose Moriel. 

     Visitation will be held at Heavenly Gate Funeral Home & Chapel, 405 N. Terrell in Midland, TX. on Thursday August 1, 2024 from 5-9 p.m. and Friday Aug 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

     Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 with a service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai, 2105 S. Baird, Midland, TX 79701. Graveside services to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park, 4616 N Big Spring St., Midland, TX 79705.