Soledad Arroyo "Tita" Flores

Soledad was known by many as "Tita" not only by her grandchildren but also by the many children she cared for and helped raise in her home. God saw her getting tired and a cure was not to be. He wrapped her in His loving arms and whispered "Come with Me".

The family of Sra. Flores would like to thank Dr. Alfonso Velasco for the many years of his loving and compassionate care; the staff at Saint Agnes Medical Center, under the direction of Dr. Thompson, Dr. Heller and Dr. Gill, for their compassionate care and support. Gracias Marta y Jose por la ternura, amor, y cariño qué le brindaron a nuestra Madrecita. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone at the California Armenian Home for their daily love and tender care shown to our dear Mother. We will never forget you.

She was preceded in death by her parents, General Isaac Arroyo and Atala Arroyo; her husband, El Comandante, Guillermo Flores; and three of her children.

She is survived by her children, Edna, Rafael, Felipe, Maria Elena, Maria Ester, Fernando, Manuel, Sally, Connie, and Willie; 47 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; many great-great grandchildren; and all those who called her Tita including Paul, Nico, and Jacqie.

Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 1525 E. Saginaw, Fresno, CA 93704, on Sunday, April 19, 2015, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. followed by a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 4:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church, 2494 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, on Monday, April 20, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. followed by an interment at Mt. View Cemetery in the IOOF Section.

Per Tita's request, please make donations to The Fresno Community Food Bank.