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Michael Flores Obituary

Michael Edward Flores, a.k.a. "Batman", age 51, left us to be with his Heavenly Father on July 17, 2012. He was born July 24, 1960 in Las Cruces to Antonio and Carlota Flores. Mike was a friend to many and loved people of all walks of life. He was blessed with the gift of song and would share his gift with anyone who would listen. Throughout his journey on this earth, he touched many people's hearts and would sacrifice himself for the good of others and the less fortunate. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Maryann Flores; children, Juanita Romero, Adriana Hill and Michael Hernandez; stepchildren, Amber Escalante and James Griffin; his grandmother, Eva Herrera; grandchildren, Emiliano and Santiago Romero, Jermiyah Flores-Morales, and step-grandchildren, Angel and Eleila Escalante. Other survivors include his brothers, Manuel, Luis, Les, David and Eloy; sisters, Angie, Patty, Yolanda and Diana., as well as his extended family; in-laws, Roger and Rafaela Avalos, Albert, Roger, Ernesto and Andrew Avalos, Beatrice Banegas, Rafaela Nanez, Rebecca Avalos, Veronica Carabajal and Patty Avalos. He will be missed by many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, all of whom he dearly loved. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Roberto Herrera, his father, Antonio Flores, and a sister, Lina Escalante. The Flores Family wishes to thank everyone for their support and extends an invitation to see Michael off to his final resting place. Visitation will begin at 9 AM Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina with the Prayer Vigil scheduled for 9:30 AM. The Funeral Mass will follow immediately thereafter with the Reverend Christopher Williams officiating. Cremation will take place and inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date. Military honors will be accorded by a New Mexico National Guard Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment. Serving as casket bearers will be David Flores, Thomas Escalante, Rey Flores, Dennis Vigil, Ernesto Avalos and Vicente Hernandez. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory, 300E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care". For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Jul. 22, 2012.

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Lil Batman

October 2, 2012

I love you dad wit all my heart. . . your wit the angels now so sing and be merry. . always and forever. . lil batman michael hernandez

Debra Hernandez

August 13, 2012

My condolences to your family. I use to work with Michael yrs ago at Kmart, I just found out about this tragety May god bless you all, Your entire family. Im very saddened, he was a great person with laughter. Respectfull to all. You will be missed Mike. RIP

He caught sharks often :-)

July 30, 2012

Mike's home away from home

July 30, 2012

Maryann or

July 29, 2012

Thanks for all the prayers and support during this time of sorrow. I am forever indebted to all of you! There are some folks that walk on this earth and leave their mark imprinted so deeply in our hearts and souls that the very thought of losing them shakes the foundation in which we stand. My loving husband did this for me. My dearest darling, friend, lover, dance partner, and husband, I am forever a changed woman because of your presence in my heart and soul. I cry selfish tears every day because I miss you deeply. Sing with the angels my love......until we meet again. Always and Forever, your loving wife Maryann

David Michael Flores

July 27, 2012

To the family of Mike Flores. I just heard about my friend and brother Mikes passing. Please accept my condolences. Mike was a very good friend to me while I was going through a rough time. He will be missed. Lots of Love

Ernestina Morales Nunez

July 26, 2012

Maryann,Jermiyah and Family of Mr. Flores may we extend our Sincere Condolences to all of you. I especially want to express our gratitude and appreciation that our Nephew has such loving and caring Grandparents and words cannot express how we appreciate them. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you during this difficult time. May our Lord and Virgen Mary continue to be with you. Great Aunt to Jermiyah, Tina Morales Nunez and great Uncle Juan S. Nunez.

Ernerstina Morales Nunez

July 26, 2012

Maryann,Jermiyah and Family of Mr. Flores may we extend our Sincere Condolences to all of you. I especially want to express our gratitude and appreciation that our Nephew has such loving and caring Grandparents and words cannot express how we appreciate them. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you during this difficult time. May our Lord and Virgen Mary continue to be with you. Great Aunt to Jermyah, Tina Morales Nunez and great Uncle Juan S. Nunez.

July 26, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to all of the Flores family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless You. Richard & Patsy Cereceres

James Garcia

July 26, 2012

For my Brother MIKE and Family,my deepest and sincerest condolences.I will cherish all the memories of us growing up.My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Flores family,Mike was like a brother to me and all the Garcia family.He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my brother

Randy Garcia

July 25, 2012

Primo, I will have a place in my heart for you, my memories of all of us growing up have never left me, God bless the light of our entire family, your mother to whom I send my thoughts and prayers too. Bless each of the Flores gang along with your wife and children. We will all see you again in God's kingdom rest in peace my friend and my primo. Randy, Sarah, Esperanza and Robert Luis.

Judy Marshall

July 25, 2012

Flores Family: My deepest and sincerest condolences to your family. Michael was always there to answer and help me when I didn't know what I was doing. He will be greatly missed by me and all the other lives he touched.

Matthew and Cassidy Holguin

July 24, 2012

Michael was full of life, and he had a wonderful heart. We will miss you, but we will always remember your smile. We are very sorry for your loss. God bless the Flores family during this difficult time.

dora roman

July 24, 2012

my deepest and sincere condolences to the flores family for the loss of michael... may he rest in peace ...love you all dora roman...!!!

Judith Baca

July 24, 2012

To the Flores Family and Maryann, Michael was a wonderfully kind and considerate man who had a heart of gold and he touched the lives of so many people. Though he will be deeply missed, he will remain forever in our hearts and will forever be singing with the angels! My condolences and prayers go out to each and everyone of you. Sincerely-

Venus Zieske

July 24, 2012

I am saddened for the loss of Michael, his welcoming personality will be missed. My prayers will be with the the Flores family. Sincerely Venus Zieske

vicki perez

July 24, 2012

My deepest condolences go out to the flores family, Michael was an amazing man with a heart of gold. God be with each of you today, tomorrow, and always.

Melissa & Shane Morris

July 24, 2012

To the Flores Family, Our deepest condolences go out to you. May God bless you in your time of sarrow.

Cynthia Daniels

July 24, 2012

My sympathy and prayers to the entire Flores family.God Bless

TLOC MONTOYA

July 24, 2012

? rest in paradise. Too all the family I'm sorry for your loss. May qod be with you

Diana Munoz

July 24, 2012

rest in peace michael u will be missed but never forgotten happy birthday u were a good man my condolences gose out to the flores family sorry for ur loss!!!!

linda aceves

July 24, 2012

My codolences to all the family ..may your memories bring you comfort in this most difficult time ....

Maurice & Melinda Armendariz

July 24, 2012

Our prayers and condolences to the family! May god keep you strong from day to day! And cherish those moments you all had with your brother friend uncle..he will be missed by all dearly!

Robert & Yolanda Garcia

July 24, 2012

Happy Birthday, Michael! I will miss you dearly. Our sympathy and love to you, Mary Ann, Ariana, Juanita and families on the home going of your precious husband and father.

Landra Vasquez

July 24, 2012

WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL & ALWAYS WILL

Landra Vasquez

July 24, 2012

MY HEART & CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE FLORES FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS MICHAEL WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED FROM ALL WHO KNEW HIM BUT MOST OF ALL FROM HIS FAMILY

April Rede-Holguin

July 23, 2012

To The Flores Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all. May God Bless you all & give you strength during this difficult time.

Pete n Socorro Frias

July 23, 2012

Mayann our prayers go out to you and the rest of the Flores Family. We are sorry for the pain and suffering you all are going thru. Know that we are here for you.

Loren Carter

July 23, 2012

I can't begin to express how much i will miss Mike's smiling face. He could always cheer me up! My thoughts and prayers are with the Flores family.

Daniel Quinonez

July 23, 2012

To the Flores family I send my deepest condolences. Michael was a good friend and a caring person. You will be missed Batman!!

Erica Saunders

July 23, 2012

Maryann, I'm glad that you experienced the happiness you had with Mike even though it was shorter then you hoped for. You and Mike smiled and laughed like teenagers in love! You will have that again. You are a a strong women and God will guide you to peace my cousin. Love you. Batman you will be greatly missed.

Erica Saunders

July 23, 2012

Maryann, I'm happy that you were able to experience someone treat you the way you deserved even if it was shorter then you hoped for. Both you and Mike smiled and laughed like teenagers in love! Happy that you experienced that and know you will again. You will find peace in time. Your a strong women and please know that God is looking over you. RIP Batman you will be greatly missed.

Viola & Ralph Gonzales

July 23, 2012

Our sincere condolences to all the Flores family. May the Lord embrace and ease your pain during this difficult time. God Bless you all!

Mary Hamilton Garcia Garcia Tire

July 23, 2012

May your memories bring you both comfort and peace

Hilario J Bernal

July 23, 2012

To all the Flores family, sincere condolences,and please know that my prayers are with you all.

Boy Bernal

Toni Bueno

July 23, 2012

MaryAnn and famiy my heart goes out to you in your time of loss, I pray that you are comforted by our Lords loving care. I remember meeting mike and he made me feel really special as I am sure he did to everyone he met, may GOD give him a special place in Heaven.....Fly high my friend Fly High

Lisa Benavidez-Duran

July 23, 2012

To Eloy and the Flores Family,
I so sorry to hear of your bothers passing. I had the priviledge of working with your brother and he was one outstanding guy always smiling and laughing. May God's peace bring you all comfort during this difficult time.

susan covarrubia

July 23, 2012

to the flores family i am so sorry for your loss,i went to school with michael and he grew up to be such a loving,caring man,we all feel the void as we will miss his smile and genuine kindness,i will miss my great karaoke partner also but now he will be in heaven singing with the angels ,heaven must sound so beautiful now god bless his family

Irma Morales

July 23, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Mary Wiggs

July 23, 2012

Dear Flores Family,
I pray for the consolation of the Holy Spirit on you as you cope with your loss. Michael was one of the most kind, good-hearted fellows I ever met, he will be missed.

Mona J

July 23, 2012

you will terribly miss my god have you in his hands

oscar moreno

July 23, 2012

sorry for ur loss michael will be deeply missed.

virginia diaz

July 23, 2012

just want to say sorry for your loss. Mike we will deeply miss you. (Batman)

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