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Roy Flores Obituary
Beloved son of Josephine and Severo Flores (deceased), husband, father and brother passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. He was born November 19, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Angie and daughters, Shawna (Will), Dina (Steve) and Marisa (Anthony); Siblings: Larry, Linda, David (deceased) and Teresa; Grandchildren; Nathan, Marius, Makai and Miguel as well as many relatives and friends.
Roy attended St. Teresa (1-8)
and O'Dea High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Master's Degree in Adult Education from Seattle University. Roy was a higher education administrator for 40 years as the Director, Ethnic Cultural Center at University of Washington (1970-1974), Assistant Director, State Board for Community College Education (1974-1984) and Vice President for Student Development Services at North Seattle Community College (1984-2009). Community involvement: Washington State Human Rights Commission for Governor Evans, National Community Advisory Board for Community Education, Seattle Urban League, Bob Santos' legislative campaign and Washington Learns Higher Education Advisory Task Force for Governor Gregoire.
He was a sports aficionado who loved O'Dea, listening to jazz and R & B music, men's fashion, reading books on leadership and vacationing.
Viewings: Columbia Funeral Home, Wednesday, March 20 and 21st, 1-7pm and March 22nd 1-4pm. Vigil Service with Rosary: Friday, March 22nd, 8pm Immaculate Conception Church. Funeral Mass: March 23rd 11am, Immaculate Conception Church. Entombment: Calvary Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the LUNGgevity Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roy Flores
Bob Flor
March 8, 2025
Miss you brother! Miss having coffee with you, Dale and Rich. I recall when we first met. It was 8th Grade in a CYO basketball game. You played guard for St. Teresa along with Rudy Frank. I played for Immaculate coached by Fred Cordova. You guys beat us pretty badly. Though high school at O'Dea and college at Seattle U, we bonded as best friends. We ran the CD and FYA together. You married the best lady in Angie and together raise three lovely and talented daughters. (Shawna being my god-daughter. Thank you for the honor!). You led a wonderful life and set a great example for young Pinoys and Pinays to pursue an education. It's what you valued so highly. You organized PINOY our championship and best dressed softball team. You made everyone proud to be Filipino. I know you're with Dale, Bob, Fred, Pete and Terry....the FAYTS. Together you can organize, organize and organize the heavens. Love you, brother!
Al Beltran-morin-Chan
March 9, 2021
Miss him, very much!
al-was albert chan-was beltran
March 8, 2019
You will be always in my prayers and thoughts, of ALL the great times we all had together, love you brother
Gale Hutchinson
July 8, 2013
Dear Angie and Family:
I just heard about Roy and wanted to send a very belated condolence. You probably don't remember me. To jog your memory a little, Roy and yourself invited Gretchen and I to your wedding and reception at the Filipino Community Center. I was working at Boeing and attending Seattle U when Roy did his short stint at Boeing. He talked the group into buying me a Briefcase for my graduation. Roy and I bonded immediately when I met him at Boeing and for sure when he found I was working through SU. I eventually graduated with a Marketing Degree (Roy suggested the Major). We were a generation that loved music, good clothes and close friendships. Even though we did not keep in touch, I considered Roy a Mentor (even though we are the same age), Friend and Colleague - we all lost a very fine person. The one fashion tip Roy gave me, as a broke college kid, always wear Black Socks and I have for most of my life. Please accept my belated condolences and prayers for you and your family. Gale "Hutch" Hutchinson Class of 69 (graduated at the ripe old age of 26).
March 23, 2013
Flores family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Roy and I played ball together and I got to know him pretty well. Besides being a heck of an athlete, he was a great guy and I will miss him. Rest in Peace Roy.
Steve Okamura
Francesca Ty Abellera
March 23, 2013
Dearest Auntie Angie, Shawna, Dina, Marisa, and the entire Flores Family ~
Our deepest condolences. Uncle Roy was such a warm soul, an amazing and inspiring leader. He will truly be missed and will be remembered in such a special way. Sending you our thoughts, love, and prayers.
Love Ty and Mia
Judith Hightower-Mills
March 23, 2013
I am at a loss for words to say what an inspiration and support Roy was to me over the years. Whenever he passed on the City plaza he would ask what he could do to help. He loved politics and was always ready to campaign. My prayers to the family in your grief. Know that he is blessed. My husband, Lamar Mills, Jr. sends his condolences with me.
Judith Hightower
Robert Flor
March 23, 2013
Angie, Shawna, Dina, Marisa, Bening, Larry, Linda, Theresa & family. Roy was more than a friend to me. He was like having another brother. His life "so-well-lived" was a song of compassion, integrity, laughter and love. I have so many memories of him. Thank you for sharing his life with me and so many. Catalina and I send our prayers and thoughts.
Liberty and Lamberto/ Lida family Laigo
March 23, 2013
To Angie, Dina ,Shawna, Marisa and entire Flores family- Our prayers and Love to All of you as you mourn you loss. We also celebrate Roy's life of great attributes and praise his love to always shine through each and every life he has ever touched. Amazing Grace he is left all of us with- with all our love...
Liberty and Lamberto/Lida family Laigo
March 23, 2013
A very Distinguished and Special man who has lived to make a mark in our Seattle Filipino Community and will always be remembered deep in our Souls. Thank you for giving us your presence in this world, Roy Flores.
March 22, 2013
Dear Angie and family,
Sachin and I are really sorry when we heard about Roy's passing away. For the past years, as our neighbor across the street, Roy always asked about how Sachin is doing in school.
I know that Roy is now with God. May he rest in peace always.
I also pray for peace of mind, body soul and spirit and strength to the family and also to Manang Bening.
With our sincere condolences.
Cora and Sachin McDonnell
March 22, 2013
Dear Dina, Marisa, Shawna, Angie and Family,
We are sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Michael, Wendy & Ashley Woo
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
March 22, 2013
Dear Shawna, Dina, Marisa and Family,
We Sisters send you our prayerful sympathy as your Father enters his eternal happiness. May his new life in God's Presence bring great peace to you all.
Julita Gabay
March 22, 2013
Prayers and thoughts are with you and
your family. He is now in a better place.
Peace.
Joseph Frank
March 22, 2013
My brother Rudy and I grew up with Roy at St. Teresa and O'Dea. Although the years have caused us to drift in our various directions, Roy has been in our minds as a good friend. Occasional get togethers were looked forward to and appreciated. Our family wants to express our condolances to the Flores family. Roy was an exceptional person.
March 22, 2013
Roy is one of the truly great guys from O'Dea's class of '61. Always fun to talk to and be around. I will miss him, especially at all the basketball tournament games. Bill Russell
Marta Flor
March 22, 2013
One of my fondest memories of Roy is when Mom "volunteered" him to pick us up quite early one morning to take us strawberry picking. Bob happened to be away in Alaska working, so Mom called upon Roy and he showed up "on time"! Mom was happy and always said Roy was such a good boy.
Angie, I am so sorry about your lose and pray you and the girls find comfort in knowing what a great man your husband and father was. He always had a smile on his face and love in his heart. He will be truly missed by all his family and dear friends.
My prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Love always!
Marta, David and James
Green Family
March 22, 2013
Will miss the "GQ" well dressed guy at the O'dea games. A blessing to us all to have known him!
Sue Mar
March 21, 2013
To Angie and Family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of Roy. He was truly a great person, always smiling, and so full of energy. He will be missed.
Billy Rodgers
March 20, 2013
On bahalf of all of the North Seattle CC Basketball players and coaching staff we want to extend our sympathy to the Flores' Family. His leadership, freindship, and humor impacted all of us. You will never be forgotten. We love you!
Rodel Rodis
March 20, 2013
I first met Roy back in the summer of 1971 at the Young Pilipino People's Far West Convention held at Seattle U sponsored by the FYA. Later when I was invited to speak in Seattle, I stayed with Roy and Angie at their home and met their beautiful kids. It was the start of a life-long friendship. Over the last few years, Roy would pose comments on FB and we would talk about seeing other again with Tony O and Larry and the rest of the gang. We are so sad to learn of Roy's passing. So soon. Our prayers go to his family and friends, to all his loved ones. Makibaka, Roy.
Bong Sto. Domingo
March 20, 2013
Roy rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the Flores family.
March 19, 2013
Dear Angie and family,
My deepest condolences. I will forever be grateful for the honor of working with Roy, for the majority of my career. An inspiring human rights activist, a kind and genuine man, a fun- spirited music, movie, book, and fashion reviewer, Roy's joyful decency will resonate through generations.
I am so sorry for your loss,
Lydia Minatoya
Barbara Daum
March 18, 2013
Roy had a stellar career, all the more so because of his steadfast commitment to and support of students and staff. I extend my condolences to his family.
michael monaaghn
March 18, 2013
I am so sorry. Roy was a great guy
Ana/Boyet Ambion
March 18, 2013
We are deeply saddened by his passing. You will be missed. My family will remember Roy as the coolest brother of Larry/Uncle Larry to my kids with an earrings. Roy always asked about my son who was a football player at Prep and always asking how they are doing at Prep and all. He is a guy who always remember our names even though we don't see each other very often. RIP and our condolences to the Flores Family.
Carol Oliphant-Wells
March 18, 2013
I first met Roy when I started working at North Seattle Community College. He was a staunch advocate for all of his staff and was an invaluable asset to the campus. My condolences to all of the Flores Family...he fought a good fight and will long be remembered. May God be with you during this time of sorrow.
RAymond Smith
March 17, 2013
To the Roy Flores family. Sorry for your loss. Roy and I were part of the inseparable foursome at Seattle U from 1962 to 1966. Although my career in the military carried me away from the Seattle area for extended periods of time, Roy, Bob Flor and Benny Wright always maintained distant contact. Always your friend,Ray Smith.
Karen Johnstone
March 17, 2013
Dear Angie, I'm so sorry to hear about Roy's passing. You and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Whenever I think of Roy, first thing that comes to mind is his wonderful smile and style. So many have benefited from his contributions.
Robert Nonas
March 17, 2013
Deepest condolences and sympathy in this time of loss to the Flores Family.
Jeep
March 17, 2013
To the Dean, education was/is a necessity not a word. To complete the task of Father, Husband and Mentor you have graduated with the highest honors. Thank you and God will no doubt keep you. Prayers to the family.
Terre Hagan
March 17, 2013
Angie,and Family I am truly sorry to hear of Roys passing his smile an laughter will be missed by call who knew him.Please Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Noel Ramos
March 17, 2013
Angie,Shawna,Dina,Marisa and family I heard of Roys passing and pray that all of you are doing as well as you can during this challenging. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. God Bless....Noel Ramos and family.
Cynthia & Jay del Rosario
March 17, 2013
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Roy - husband, father, brother, and a friend to many. He will always be remembered -- who could ever forget his deep caring and intellegence, fun spirit, quick smile and dapper style? Our hearts are with you.
Punkin Almanzor
March 16, 2013
My prayers and condolences to the Flores family, may god give you peace and comfort.
AL Rosco
March 16, 2013
Our sincere condolences from the Rosco families. He was a great guy and will be missed
Brenda Carpio-Higa
March 16, 2013
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
albert beltran
March 16, 2013
My condolances, this to me is a word of great compassion, Roy is a man of laughter,compassion,caring,and his virtuosities, as well as freindship will always be in our hearts,To miss someone is to gain the infinite memories that has been bestode.Linda and the famili,the missing of Roy is in a place of TOTAL peace,he will be missed, AL beltran
March 16, 2013
My brother Rudy and I grew up with Roy at St. Teresa and O'Dea. Although the years have caused us to drift in our various directions, Roy has been in our minds as a good friend. Occasional get togethers were looked forward to and appreciated. Our family wants to express our condolances to the Flores family. Roy was an exceptional person.
Sheryl Abellanosa
March 16, 2013
Myself and the rest of my family send our love and condolences. I have such happy memories of Uncle Roy - it saddens me that he had to go so soon. He put up a brave and beautiful fight. Perhaps he is now with my Dad in the heavens above, hanging out like they used to do :-). Remember his spirit, his love and his ALOHA, which he has blessed you with - it will help you carry on. With our love and prayers, Sheryl, Eleanor and Nora Abellanosa
Anita Hidalgo
March 16, 2013
Sincere condolences to Angie and your entire family. May the love of your family and friends as well as loving memories of Roy console you during this difficult time.
Lauren/Manuel Divina
March 15, 2013
Sending you our sincerest condolences. Roy always made us proud as educators. His humility inspired us all. Our happy memory of him was when we were all savoring our crabs one night, and Roy had his own personal "cracker"! We will miss you, Roy! With our prayers, Sonny and Lauren.
Michael Baruso
March 15, 2013
The Baruso family sends their love and condolences to the Flores family. Roy will be missed, but hang onto the memories.
To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. May The Lord continue to comfort each of you and grant you peace.
We love you .....
Loretta Vallejo-Johnson
March 15, 2013
The Parks and Vallejo family would like to send our sincere condolences to the Flores family. May the memories remain in your hearts forever.
Mark Mitsui
March 15, 2013
On behalf of the North Seattle Community College community, I want to offer our deepest condolences to the Flores family at this difficult time. Roy's positive impact on students, faculty, staff and administrators has, and will, span generations. He was mentor, friend and colleague to many and provided us with an amazing legacy of caring and competent servant leadership. His inspiration lives on in us and the spirit of our college that he helped fashion. He will always be remembered.
Nate Ivie
March 15, 2013
I knew and respected what you did for me and others at NSCC. I will miss our basketball chats and your engaging personality. Rest in peace, Roy.
The Beckets
March 15, 2013
Our Condolences to all friends and family of the Flores'. May you find Peace and Happiness during this difficult time while Celebrating his life.
March 15, 2013
Roy was "irish" through and through and his persona resonated that I also know him to have been a wonderful Husband and Father, and grandfather. All accomplished in that "GQ" way of his.
David Della
March 15, 2013
Rest in Peace Roy. You have been a great leader and mentor to me and many others in the community. You are gone but never to be forgotten.
Pinoy Brotherhood - all who wore the uniform
Larry Alcantara
March 15, 2013
Pinoy Seattle - Always Proud
Larry Alcantara
March 15, 2013
Larry Alcantara
March 15, 2013
Coach, rest in peace. Your light brighten the world for so many of your friends and we will carry your spirit in our hearts forever. Heartfelt sympathies to family and friends during this time of tragic loss.
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