FLORES, William Jr.

William Flores Jr., 97, went to his eternal rest on March 13, 2010 surrounded by love, family and God. Survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Clara; daughters, Carmen (William) Navarro and their children, Steve, Bob, Julie and Joe; Connie (Eugene) Catalano and their children, Celina, Gerard, Brian and Eric; Clara Bjornson and her children, Chris, Carey and Craig; Cathy Carrillo and her children, Stephanie and Emily; sister, Lola Higuera and 14 great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by his son, William J. Flores and sister, Sara Lovegreen. We thank you Dad for your love and caring that you taught us to share with others and for showing us the value of hard work and a job well done. You always made each of us feel special, we loved you and you loved us. You taught us patience in a special way these past eight months. You were and will always be the best blacksmith and welder on North Main Ave., the best Husband, Dad and Tata forever. You were a good man! Thanks for all the loving memories each of us holds dear, until we meet again. Special thanks to so many through the years, especially Jose Luis and Jose Jr. for operating the shop and looking out for Dad at the shop. Gracias a Lupita, Imelda y Sarita, por el cariño y ayuda por Papa, Carondelet Hospice, Patricia, Danitza and Gayla and all concerned with his care. Thankfulness for all the special prayers offered by so many these past months including Fr. Alonzo Garcia for your prayers and blessings. Donations in memory of Mr. Flores may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 19, 2010 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 338 W. University followed by Mass. Entombment in Holy Hope Mausoleum. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2010 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott. Published in the Tucson Newspapers on March 17, 2010