Name: Visitation for Guadalupe "Lupe" Flores Jr.
Start: 2017-06-01T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Coyle Funeral and Cremation Services - Toledo

Guadalupe "Lupe" Flores, Jr.

Guadalupe "Lupe" Flores Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 18, 1924 in Joyce, Texas to Guadalupe, Sr. and Ambrosa (Rodriguez) Flores.

Lupe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a highly decorated paratrooper and flew with the 101st Airborne Division in France, Belgium, Germany and Austria. He was a lifetime member of the 101st Airborne Division Association, American Legion, the Elks and the Eagles and the Disabled Veterans.

Lupe was the first Hispanic to be endorsed for public office. He worked as a commissioner of Spanish speaking affairs for the State of Ohio (1980-84) while barbering full time. Lupe was a business entrepreneur. He owned Flores Barbershop, retiring in 2008 after 47 years. He and his wife Maria owned Jolynne's Beautyshop. Lupe operated an auto detail shop in downtown Toledo. In 1968 he bought the Swiss Village restaurant, later naming it the Flores Family Restaurant.

He and Maria were founding members of many civic organizations to support the South Toledo and Hispanic community. In July of 2012, he had a street dedication in his honor at the intersection of Arlington and South Detroit, called the "Guadalupe Flores Crossing."

Lupe's grandchildren were his life. He and Maria loved spending time, going to all of their church, school and sporting events. He leaves behind a dedicated and loving family legacy. Surviving are his children, Richard (Jodie), George, Mario (Priscilla) Flores, and Anna (Steve) Kowalik; many grand and great-grandchildren; and his brother, Jose R. Flores.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Maria; son, Oscar A.; grandsons, Michael A. and Christopher P. Flores; sister, Eva Lozano; and brother, Robert Flores.

Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., on Thursday, June 1 from 2-8 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. The funeral will begin at Coyle on Friday, June 2 at 9:30 a.m. followed by mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Entombment will be at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the National Parkinson's Foundation. Please view Lupe's Memorial Video Tribute and leave a condolence message for the family at

CoyleFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Blade from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Guadalupe Flores

15 Entries

Tony Flores

January 17, 2018

Gramps, I know you and Grams are smiling down on us now. Not a day goes bye I don't think about you. You will always be with me during all my good and bad times to encourage me and keep a smile in my heart. I am forever grateful for the impression you have left on my life. I am in everlasting mourning for our families loss. I love you and miss you terribly. God bless Gramps...I love you.

"Antonio"...Tony.

Jim Old

June 3, 2017

Rest in Peace my good friend. So many memories of your family, esp Oscar & Anna, from working at Wolfert's across the Airport Hwy street from the restaurant & barber shop. My wife, Edna, & me will have you & your family in our prayers, always. You were a good friend to many of us customers. May God continue to Bless YOU & your family.
Edna & Jim Old
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Brenda Whitzel

June 2, 2017

Candy and Caron I am so sorry to hear of Lupe's passing. I remember Caron how you always had kind words for him and his wife. He would make house calls to my Uncle Don's house for a hair cut when he wasn't well enough to leave his house. My thoughts and prayers our with your families today.

Vikki Sifuentes

June 2, 2017

A true gentleman, who cared for others. May your wonderful memories comfort you at this time.

June 2, 2017

Mr. Flores was truly a wonderful person. My thought and prayers are with his family - Pam Greenlese Ide

Deb Dunn

June 1, 2017

Anna and Steve,
You have always shared such wonderful caring stories of this great man. They will sustain you and we send our deepest condolences.
Gary and Deb Dunn

June 1, 2017

Flores Family: Our Prayers and condolences to you. The Genesis Village family will miss our dear friend Lupe. We enjoyed the time we had with him and thank God to of known such a special man.

Blessings,

Brenda Hailey, Community Coordinator

Joe Romp

June 1, 2017

Thanks for all the great haircuts when I was a kid!

Nadine Paul

June 1, 2017

Mario and Priscilla,
So sorry to hear of your loss, He accomplished many things during his life, and for this we are thankful. May he rest in peace, He will be dearly missed by everyone. Nadine Paul Richard Lenz

June 1, 2017

To the Flores Family our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time. We have very fond memories of the many football games from the old neighborhood and trips to the Barber Shop,your father was always sokind and had a smile for everyone. The world is a lesser place with his passing. Condolences The Backus Family

Nancy Mettler

June 1, 2017

I loved this man.Lupe is with his Maria now. When we would talk he always said "I miss my wife". Now you are with her. PS Look for Bob !

St. Naming Presentation at Toledo City Council Mtg

JoAnne Bell-Carr

May 31, 2017

To the Flores Family:
It was a joy and a Privilege to have had the opportunity to meet Mr. Flores when we worked together on the street naming sign for him. What an amazing life, he had and continued to have. I am humbled as I learned of his contributions in fighting for our country and what he believed in. He and Mrs. Flores were a lovely couple and it was always a treat to see them together and hear many of their stories about the two of them. Take a moment to look up at his sign when you go down Arlington and Detroit
and remember what he stood for.

Michelle Gordon (Flores)

May 31, 2017

It stings being this far away and not able to say goodbye but I know I will always carry you in my heart. I love you Grandpa XO Love Always, Shelly

Carol Reucher

May 31, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man I grew up coming with my dad officer Roy Maier and my brother's coming to get there hair cut there. He would always say to me you wanna be next. I then came with my husband Mike and my boys to get to get hair cuts an carry on a long tradition. He will be sadly missed . My condolences to his family and friends.

Betty Christianson

May 31, 2017

My prayers go out to the Flores Family. All our Love. Dad Flores your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with us forever. From Betty Christianson (Campos)

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