Earl Flores' Obituary
Earl Flores was born on December 20, 1962, to Elias and Sarah Flores in Denver, Co.
The third of three children, Earl had two sisters, Donna and Josephine. As a child Earl
was always joyful, quiet and full of life. As a kid he would always love to ride on the
handlebars of his older sister Donna bike. Educated in the public schools Earl
graduated from South High School. After school as everyone knows Earl had a passion
for cooking. He would cook for his mom and dad all the time. He worked as a chef and
loved to make the soups and the soup of the day because making soups was his thing.
Earl also enjoyed the outdoor life, riding bikes, hiking, and his most loved activity
hunting Elk with his cousins. Earl loved music and listened to all kinds of music from
the 70's, 80's and 90's and his favorite color was blue. In his later years Earl developed
a love for fish keeping and became an aquarist. He loved fish and to talk to anyone
about his incredible collection of coral and exotic fish. There is not one thing he did not
know about the different types of fish.
When Earl met Jacqueline his wife things would soon change for the better. He loved
and was a devoted Husband to his wife and step-father to her children Jose and Tia.
Earl loved to smile. It was rare to catch Earl without a smile. His smile and laugh would
always light up the room. He would always make jokes that would make anyone laugh.
He was kindhearted, and loved everyone. He has touched and brought joy to so many
people who he encountered with.
Earl was called home to be with the Lord on June 6th, 2023. He is preceded in death by
his father and mother. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Jacqueline
Flores; Children, Jose M. (Jennifer) Rolison, Tia S. (Samson) Bynes; sisters, Donna
(Steve) Culter; Josephine Flores; grandchildren, Janasha, Mary-Lynn, Samson Jr.,
Elijah, and Joseph; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
His smile and loving demeanor will be missed by everyone that had a chance to meet
him and remembered forever.
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