Jose Flores

Jose (Joe) Flores 76, of Findlay passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Jose was born on April 14, 1946 in San Benito, Texas to the late Marcos and Maria (Reyes) Flores. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, proudly serving his country from 1967 – 1969 and served in Vietnam.  Joe was a member of the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 also known as the SeaBees.

Joe married Gloria Martinez on December 5, 1970 and she survives, along with a son, Steven (Tammie) Flores of Findlay, daughter, Stephanie (David Peterson) Flores of Findlay and four grandchildren, Quinten Flores, Jenna Flores, Brayden Flores and Deacon Flores Holbrook.

Also surviving are four sisters, Esperanza Maldonado of Findlay, Mary (Joe) Lugo of Ottawa, Ohio, Ramona Pedraza of Hamler, Ohio and Rosa (Nick) Amador of Ottawa, Ohio. Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Flores.

Joe retired from Philips Electronics in Ottawa, Ohio. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and the D.A.V. Buddy Chapter # 43 both of Findlay. He loved camping, tejano music, dancing and watching boxing, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Joe was also an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, followed by a time of family sharing.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 617 West Main Cross Street, Findlay with Fr. Adam Hertzfeld, celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery with Military Rites by the Hancock Veterans Memorial Squad.

Memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project or Bridge Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

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