Ruben O. Flores

Passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at the Aleda Lutz V.A. Hospital at the age of 81 years. Ruben Flores was born September 21, 1931 in San Antonio, TX to the late Andres and Rafaela (Ortiz) Flores. He served in the United States Air Force from 1946 to 1949. He was later employed by and retired from General Motors. Ruben was a faithful member of Old Town Christian Outreach Center, was an ardent fan of the Detroit Tigers, and liked to travel. Mr. Flores is survived by: four children, Dora Urivez, Ruben (Gloria) Flores Jr., Steven (Sylvia) Flores, and Valerie (Robert) Martinez; 17 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 6 great, great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; a special nephew, Roberto "Buffalo" Flores, Jr.; and a special friend Albert Deleo. He was predeceased by 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral service will take place 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Old Town Christian Outreach Center, 600 Gratiot. Rev. Donald Dinninger will officiate with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call at the W. L. Case Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Road, on Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the Center from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Old Town Christian Outreach Center. The family also wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. John and Dr. Anna Bartnik as well as the nurses and staff at the Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Hospital and Palliative Care Unit. www.casefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel
4480 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI
US 48603