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Gilbert Flores

1935 - 2018

BORN

1935

DIED

2018

Gilbert Flores Obituary

Gilbert Flores

Glendale - Gilbert Flores was born June 26, 1935 and passed away October 15, 2018. He met his wife Eleanor and they were married in 1959. They had two children son Ronald and daughter Christine. Christine preceded him in death in 1996. Gilbert was a long distance truck driver for Certified Grocers for thirty years. Gilbert was a great husband and father, always there for us. Hospice was such a blessing. They were so caring and compassionate throughout the entire time. Gilbert passed away at the age of 83 from COPD. They were going to be married sixty years on February 7, 2019. Public Viewing at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery 9925 W Thomas Rd Avondale, AZ on Tuesday October 23, 2018 from 5-6pm followed by the Rosary. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at St Thomas More 6180 W Utopia Rd Glendale, AZ at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 23, 2018.

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My condolences to the family on your loss. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time and beyond.

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