Darlene Raquel Flores

Darlene Raquel Flores, 38, of Cincinnati, OH passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 in a tragic incident involving her and her two sons: Eric Johnson Jr. and Rodrigo Johnson. She was born September 28, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA to Raul Flores and Norma Garcia. Darlene was a loving and selfless person. She cared about her community and tried to be a beacon of light for the kids in her neighborhood. Her house was always open to her kid's friends, to make sure they were taken care of and their bellies were always full. She loved her family dearly and she always made them her top priority. She was a true matriarch. She was known for having a green thumb, and she loved caring for plants inside and outside her home. Darlene also loved beauty and her skin care routine was unmatched. She always had beautiful skin and made sure her nails were on point. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Iyla Johnson, and her sons: Eric Johnson Jr. and Rodrigo Johnson. Darlene is survived by her loving parents: Michael and Norma Ryan, her beloved siblings: Daniel Flores, Vanessa Ryan, Kathlene Grider (Chris), Justin Ryan and Kyle Ryan, and numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A visitation will be held for Darlene and her sons on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 11AM until 1PM at Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1101 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for her and her boys immediately following the visitation at 1:00PM at the Cathedral. Memorial contributions can be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/2kpbbf-burial-expenses organized by Michael Ryan, to help the family with funeral expenses. Flowers can be sent directly to the Cathedral Basilica in care of Linnemann Funeral Homes.