To my dearest Daddy,

Wow, it has been six years since you went to heaven. So much has happened since you've been gone — some bad, but a lot of good, thanks be to God.

I was looking at the pictures in your obituary this morning, and it hit me how most of our little ones were still in school back then. Now, they are all adults; most of them have attended college and are traveling around the world. Jeremy is married! It has to be such a great feeling for you to know that you successfully instilled the ABC's phrase in all of us, and taught us the importance of being smart. I finished my Bachelor of Science in 2024, and Sam recently graduated with his BBA in May 2026 from UHD. We are carrying on exactly what you wanted for us.

I am so very grateful that God allows our bird connection, the unique songs that play, our trips to Pappas BBQ, and those iconic special events. Even when a photo pops up on cue, especially the pic of you giving the one side eye or the one of you standing there all proud, it instantly reminds us of your presence and brings back the mood as if you are still right here with us.

This world is not the same without you, Daddy, but I am so glad and comforted to know that you are safe in heaven.

We love you and miss you always.

Yours,
Felicia, Sam, Jeremy, Amii, and Desiree’

Side Notes: I thank God for all of the great memories we have of you and even the harsh life lessons you gave us from time to time. Love conquers all, praise God.

Happy Birthday Jesse 💕miss you love you
I hope I make you proud. Thank you for being a motivator in my life. Thank you for being unapologetically yourself. You always kept it too raw and real lol I find myself constantly thinking about you and your big voice in my head. I miss you every everyday but especially on Sunday. I’m just trying to live Life and be grateful to GOD for it. You taught me that. That GOD can be my biggest vindicator if I allow HIM to. That GOD always shows mercy to our souls. I love you so much Jesse You showed me many lessons in the brief time I began to finally appreciate our bond you were gone. But soon we will be reunited. I know we can finally run where you are at. We can finally talk and eat good and hug. I miss you and we’ll just wanted to make you feel special on your birthday.

Wow Jesse it’s been 5 years since you went home. I miss you everyday especially on Sundays. Thank you for my birthday gift this year and still finding ways to communicate to me. I have a new menace her name is Mocca lol you would love her she’s a big ass dog the color of peewee.  The Astros been trash and Texans are worse!!! You would gotten $100 dollars from dad if you were here cause they suck lol 😂 burgers and potatoes just don’t taste the same without you. 

I miss you so much. The other day while i was driving I remembered playing with your hands. You would let me just pinch your veins lmao why did you let me do that? I don’t know if it was the wrinkly sensation I was fascinated with or I just liked touching you. I love you so much and I miss that tracing your veins in your hands. I miss sitting in the backseat with you. I miss looking to the right of me and seeing you with your hat and cane. I know you not with a cane no more and I love that for you. Thanks for always saying you were proud of me even when I failed you just would remind me it’s okay because of Gods mercy and forgiveness. You did a lot of damage with those hands but you spent the rest of your life trying to fix it and just thank you for changing for the better. I learned a lot of lessons from you and you continue to inspire me.

Man grandpa can’t believe it’s been 4 years today since you returned to your rightful home. We miss your energy every celebration we have. I think and dream of you often about your opinion you voiced on everything. Thank you for still being present in the important moments and still showing me how much you love me and visiting. God bless your soul and I will continue to make a celebration out of my life. I still have the plan you drew me our plan. Words can not describe the way I miss you. Our chats and our talks without talking, you just got me that way. I miss that. Love you with all my heart. Always your fav, Juanchope

Dear Daddy,

Thank you for sending us the birds that know your whistle and all the red robins we saw today. We can't believe it's been four years since you left to be with Jesus. I appreciate all of the life lessons, even the bad ones. The struggle was real in Jesse Flores's boot camp. It taught me how to pivot in the most challenging times I have experienced. The real beauty of your legacy is knowing how you loved God. It reminds me that I can do anything if I love, trust, and believe in HIM.

Endless Love,
Felicia, Sam, Jeremy, and Desiree

Dear Daddy, 
Thank you for always being tough on me.  I know exactly what you would say, motivating me to do my best.  However, we miss our visits together – the laughs, the sly remarks – it's not the same without you.  But we take comfort in knowing that you're still with us somehow.  Whenever we see a red cardinal, a feather, or hear a bird that whistles like you, we know it's a sign from heaven, letting us know that you're still watching over us.  I also wanted to let you know that I love you and am grateful for everything you've done for us.  You were an incredible father to me, a best friend to Sam, and a perfect example of a grandfather's love for Desiree and Jeremy.  I hope Romeo gets along with PeeWee in heaven as you look down on us with pride.  Thank you for being such a vital part of our life.  Although we lost a few, God's perfect love and timing sent us Jeremy's fiance' Ami, to love, and she loves us right back.   For eternity, the Sam Hernandez family (Sam, Desi, Jeremy, Ami, and your baby Felicia) 

I can't believe it's been two years. I thought our rides to Northside would be challenging, but it's comforting, especially around Heights and Patton Street. I miss seeing your smile, disagreeing with you, and doing it again each week. Sam often thinks about you, especially when we go to Pappas BBQ and take Downtown's back streets for that long ride. Jeremy's favorite story he shares is when he picked you up for lunch, and you were wearing a pair of strong eye Rx glasses, and he couldn't stop laughing. Desi loved when she told you it was sour cream, and you demanded her to put it on your salad cause you thought it was ranch dressing. Boy, you were stubborn and set in your ways. Then you told her Mija; it's sour cream! Miss ya much daddy/pops/grandpa/Juan chope'! 

Grandpa yesterday mom feed Romeo at 10 P.M. because she claimed he said he hadn’t ate all day. She reminded me of you and Peewee. Y’all were the best of pals and I know you loved him dearly and it was funny the way my mom does the same with Romeo. I know you and Peewee up in Heaven partying. I love y’all so much and miss you daily and dearly.  I’m doing well in class and so is mom. There is so much to tell you but I know you been apart of it all. Neck Juanchope  love you always … 

Daddy, 

I was thanking God ALL day for the many divine signs.   AMAZING! We send you our LOVE.

fdf 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSE LOVE YOU FOREVER 💯 I MISS YOU. 

Grandpa… I miss you so much. It’s during the hours at night a memory hits and then I think oh I’m going to see him on Sunday. My wounds are so fresh I forget your in Heaven and it breaks me down. Down to my core. You molded me growing up. You knew me without saying anything how I was feeling. God, you could read me so well. I miss you so much. I know you made up this story so I could leave because you knew I was going to try to stay on your last night on Earth. You said “they got a pool mama they got a garden it’s beautiful I go outside”. I was like wow he’s at peace he doing okay i believed and trusted you lol. I believe GOD was giving you a sneak preview in your dreams because my mom asked the care taker if she had a pool she said no. At that moment Grandpa I knew you were still til your last breathe trying to take care of me. We didn’t say goodbye we had many times before that day. You just stuck your tongue out at me playing always. I was so crushed when you left i still am. You were my best friend. I think about you everyday. I know you’d be so proud of us in school. You always said “never be a dumb Mexican” you were so passionate about being educated and being apart of our culture. Passion resonated through your veins. It was who you were and people were so attracted to that. I can see that in my mom so many people love her and it reminds me of you. I see it in myself. We miss you everyday but more on Sunday. I see you sometimes vividly. New things happen to me and I want to tell you and see your reaction. I’ll still tell you it’s just different now. I miss your waves they were the best you were the best grandfather thank you I know you knew how much I really admired you and loved you. Thank you for the $5 for ice cream thank you for the jacket every Christmas. Thank you for coming to my graduation. Thank you for picking me up after I failed and telling me to pass the first time. Thank you for the lessons. I hold them so close to me. Love you Juanchope. Neck. 

Daddy, it's been a year since Our Divine Father carried you to the place we will meet again, heaven. It was time for us to grow and experience the one thing you constantly prayed for God's blessing. We will remain forever grateful. Rest peacefully in God's love and mercy.  ABC's daddy!   

Missing you, Sam, Fel, Jeremy, and Desiree' 



Grandpa Jesse was a friend of mine. He was kind and we spent some good times together. 

I first met Jesse while returning to work on my lunch break from Hamilton Middle School (across the street from his apartment at Heights House). 

Jesse was in the middle of Yale St trying to drag a bed frame in one hand, while holding his cane in the other hand. This was after his stroke and he was struggling. 

I pulled over to ask him if he needed a hand and he said I was sent by God to help him! LOL! He explained that he was trying to get the bed frame over to his apartment, so I did it for him. 

Over the coming years we upgraded some furniture, I got him a TV and helped him to order some items that he wanted. I also picked him up to run a few errands and helped him sell his bike online. 

We spent numerous days eating at various restaurants for lunch. He was very opinionated about his food choices, but BBQ was probably his favorite when we went out. 

All the time I spent with Jesse was a blessing. He was hilarious! I will never forget his smile or laugh. I did not know of his passing, because I was away from campus due to COVID. 

I would like someone to tell me where he is buried, and I am very sorry for your loss. Jesse was a character and he reminded me of my own Grandpa Carlos. 

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Daddy! We miss you so much! We were laughing and sharing about all the times we spent with you here on Earth. We are so blessed to have you. 

Love Always and Never Forgotten,
Sam, Felicia, Jeremy, Desiree

Resting in Peace Pops

Daddy, oh how I miss you so much, but I know you are 100% healed, and I thank God for that.  Every time I hear a bird whistle or bite into a burger I think of you. You would be so proud of us all.  A's and B's daddy! It's hard,  but I have peace that you with abuelita now. Rest in peacefulness and will see you on the other side one day. Love Always and Happy Papa day, Felicia Dawn Flores-Hernandez 

Mr. Flores. Well job done. You ve always showed respect to me and my family. What ever my children wanted Mr. Flores gave it to them. God welcome our friend. You will miss your dad, the good memories, fun times we will remember. God will keep Mr. Flores in your hearts.❤️
Psalms 34:1,8
“I will praise the Lord at all times, ...I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. Flores family, Taste and see that the Lord is good.Psalm 34:1,8 I love you❤️, I always felt loved and respected by the Flores family. God is holding each of you and keeping  you safe. 
Philippians 1:3-9,Every time I think of you, I give Thanks to my God... I make my requests for all of you with JOY... Peace be with you and keep you. Love Jane/Jim


Daddy's Flaca (Michelle), Feeshia (Felicia) and Baby (Nicole)

Grandpa Jesse with grandson Michael, Johnathan, Jeremy and granddaughters, Jada, Ashley and Desiree'

One of many sayings by daddy " Today is a beautiful day!"

Daddy with Sam, Felicia, Jeremy and Desiree'

Daddy with Stephen, Michelle, Johnathan, Michael and Jada

Daddy with grandsons Johnathan, Michael and granddaughters Jada, and Ashley.

 Daughters Michelle and Nicole with daddy

We want to thank you all for reaching out to us before, during, and after daddy went to rest. What a journey he had with multiple encounters he only knew that happen between Fulton, Cavalcade, and Patton.  For those who know him well, you already know he was one of a kind just like his LOVE.  We can all agree he was a big man no matter his height, never left home without his blade, and on special occasions one of his hats. Please continue to share the stories or kind words about Chuy, daddy, pops, OG, old man, or grandpa. He will be truly missed. God Bless and Healing 

Rest in peace Jesse.
I will always remember you guys picking me up during the day when I was pregnant , in that mean pink machine. You would put a paint can so I could step on it and get in.  And away we all went,  everytime you saw a bump you would slow down I mean slow down and say "you ok, you ok!?" It was so funny.


Our sincere condolences to you and your family may God give y’all comfort and peace during this difficult time. May he Rest In Peace.
Love you Tio ❤️

Our deepest condolences while there are no words to ease y’all pain. I’m praying for hope, peace and love to surround you, and your family.  May God give y’all the strength to get through these difficult times and  find comfort in knowing that your daddy is not suffering anymore.  May he Rest In Peace🙏  
We love you Tio❤️

OBITUARY

Jesse Mata Flores

July 14, 1938 – May 17, 2020

Pasadena Funeral Home

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