FLORES, Rick


Rick Flores was born March 16, 1968. Loving son, brother, father and friend left us on December 29, 2003. He was a talented artist with a heart as large as his dreams. He is survived by parents, Albert and Linda; brother, Christopher; daughter, Jacy Lee; grandparents, Melaquias and Grace Flores and Jim and Beverly Polk. A message from Rick's family: Hold your children and tell them you love them every day. We love you, Rick and we miss you dearly. You are at peace in God's hands now. Thanks to all our family and friends for your love and support. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Rick's name to the Eduadro Valdez Foundation, which assists underprivileged young men in a Brophy Education; c/o E. Bonn, 416 E. Libra Dr. Tempe, AZ 85283. Please call Paradise Chapel Funeral Home for service information (602) 955-1600. Published in the Arizona Republic on 1/3/2004.