Mary A. Flores, age 89, of Tempe Arizona, passed away peacefully Tuesday May 7, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones after her lengthy battle with dementia. She was born December 4, 1934, in Solomonville, Az to Leonor (predeceased) and Pedro Alvillar (predeceased). She had 2 brothers Freddy Lopez (predeceased), William Torres, and one sister Shelia Avechuco (predeceased). When she was 17, she married the love of her life Ralph Flores (predeceased) in 1951. They then had 6 children Ralphie Flores (predeceased), Jerry Flores (predeceased), Roger Flores (Estella), Nancy Ramirez (Richard), Peggy Arambula, Chris Flores. Mary worked for the department of tourism, and as a homemaker. Mary had a love for sewing, crafting, gardening, cooking, and her cats. Her family and friends benefited from her sewing skills and her good cooking. She was very hospitable and made sure everyone felt welcome and gave them a taste of her good cooking. She had 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and 18 great- great grandchildren. Services will be at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Tempe AZ on May 31st, 2024 at 11:00 am. She then will be laid to rest with her husband Ralph at St. Francis cemetery in Phoenix AZ.
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