Name: Visitation for Celina Nell Flores
Start: 2016-09-22T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-09-23T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Memorial Funeral Home - Edinburg

Edinburg - Celina Nell Flores, 32, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at McAllen Medical Center.

Born in McAllen, Celina had lived in Edinburg all of her life. She attended Edinburg High School where she graduated in 2002. Celina was a Red and Blue Sergeanette, was involved in Fellow Christian Athletes and also played the saxophone. In 2012, Celina initiated her career in law enforcement working as a Dispatcher with Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. A graduate of Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Academy, Celina became a Deputy Sheriff and was later promoted to Senior Deputy Sheriff and Public Information Officer for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department. Deputy Celina Flores positively influenced the lives of many before and during her law enforcement career.

She devoted her life to helping others and volunteering in many organizations. She served as a Board Member of Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA), was a Coordinator for Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers, Administrator for South Texas Sheepdogs, and was a member of Family in Blue (a nonprofit organization that helps police officers and their families).

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jose and Eliza Flores; and her maternal grandfather, Zaragoza Rodriguez.

Celina is survived by her parents, David and Nellie R. Flores of Edinburg; two sisters, Nelda (Noe) Rios and Celeste Iris Flores, both of Edinburg; two nieces, Vanessa Nicole Rios and Chelsey Lorraine Rios, both of Edinburg; maternal grandmother, Isabel Rodriguez of Edinburg; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary today, September 22, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Interment will follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.

Pallbearers will be Ricardo Flores, David Lee Flores, Noe Flores Jr., and Senior Deputies, Ricardo R. Garcia, Jorge Bazan and Homero Zavala.

Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.

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Published by The Monitor on Sep. 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Celina Flores

15 Entries

Frank & Gloria Saldivar

September 24, 2016

May you rest in peace.

September 24, 2016

thought and prayers for your friends & family

M.Rodriguez
DCHPD (Police)

J. Gaitan

September 23, 2016

I've known Celina since she was 14. Our relationship was more that of siblings than just friends. She was someone who was always there for you, No questions asked. The world has lost an amazing person And her place on this earth can never be filled. May the Lord watch her and take her by the hand as she begins her journey into heaven. She will be deeply missed and always remembered.

Martha ( Marty) Tapia Garcia

September 22, 2016

Nellie & David please except my deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful daughter just saw her pic today prayers for her. & your lovely fam: May she RIP:

Mel G.

September 22, 2016

R.I.P.

September 22, 2016

My condolences go out to your family. May you rest in peace.

September 22, 2016

MY condolences to the family.

Sandra Klebahn

September 22, 2016

Celina was loved and cherished. She will never be forgotten. This beautiful angel was a gift. My prayers and condolences go out to the flores family. We are truly heartbroken at losing this sweet child.

Sandra Klebahn

September 22, 2016

I knew Celina for about a year but we loved her just the same. I hope she realized how much she was valued, cherished and loved. She was very special and will be missed. We are heartbroken she is gone. Our prayers and condolences go out to the flores family.

Patrick Riley

September 22, 2016

My most heart-felt condolences to her family, her co-workers, and her friends.

September 22, 2016

You had the BIGGEST heart, you were a great friend and an awesome co-worker. Can't believe you are gone. You will definitely be missed, Celina. My prayers go out to you, and your family in this very difficult time. Thank you for all the great times and for touching our hearts with your warmth and happiness.
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. R.IP. my friend. Miss you!!
Love,
-GENESIS PEREZ

Adan Gonzalez

September 22, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Celina Flores and her brothers and sisters in blue. May you rest in Peace Celina.

Adan Gonzalez
Graduate EHS, class 2002
Former Detention Officer at HCSO.

September 22, 2016

Diamantina Rodriguez

Eloy Sanchez

September 22, 2016

I did not know Celina nor her family, but I am deeply sadden by her loss. My Heartfelt felt Condolences to all the Flores family and all the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department. May God Comfort you all and bring you all Peace during this difficult time...

September 21, 2016

You were my student, my kid, one of my own. I am so distraught and sad to hear of your death. God Bless You Sweet Celina (Celina N. Flores), WE LOVE YOU. You and your family are in my prayers (and in the prayers of my family) You are so dear to me, the kids, Melissa. Much Love, Prayers & Peace.

- James C. Lozano & Family

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