Antonio P. Flores

Antonio P. “Ralph” Flores, (77) loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away August 28th, 2022 in Aurora, CO. Born June 13th, 1945 in Pueblo, CO to parents Esequiel and Sarah Flores, Ralph was a graduate of East High School of Pueblo, CO . He joined the United States Air Force in June 1963 where he served as an Air Policeman. After his honorable discharge, he met and married the love of his life, Linda Baca, to whom he was married for 56 years and raised their son, Tim and adopted son, Patrick Finn. Ralph attended Southern Colorado State College while he worked at the Pueblo Army Depot. Ralph worked as a Master Electrician and Electrical Planner with civil service at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO and retired after 33 years. Ralph loved hunting, fishing, gardening, reading, listening to all types of music, especially soul and older Mexican artists, and spending time with loved ones. One of his greatest joys was watching his grandsons play high school basketball. Ralph was a loving husband, father and grandfather and most recently, a great-grandfather.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Linda (Baca) Flores of Aurora, CO; son, Tim (Mary) Flores of Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Joel (Megan) Flores of Highlands Ranch, CO; Jacob Flores of Loveland, CO; TJ Flores of Boulder, CO; great-grandson, Jamison Flores; brother, Fronto (Rita) Flores of Pueblo, CO; Sister Lucille Flores of Oshkosh, WI; numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Compadre (honorary brother for over 50 years) Tony Martinez and his family of Riverside, CA; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Esequiel and Sarah Flores; brother, Avelino "Abbot" Flores; sister, Lydia Sandoval; nephew Michael Ray Sandoval and adopted son, Patrick Finn.

A rosary for Antonio will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 9:15 AM at St. Leander Catholic Parish, 1402 E. 7th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81001. A funeral mass will occur Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM, 1402 E. 7th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81001. A burial will occur Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Imperial Memorial Gardens, 5450 Highway 78 West, Pueblo, Colorado 81005.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.imperialfunerals.com for the Flores family.