Justin R. Flores

Leipsic

Justin R. Flores, 28, died at 9 a.m. May 15, 2008, from injuries suffered in a traffic accident on state Route 65, south of Columbus Grove.

He was born July 25, 1979, in Bluffton to Ray and Shelley Flores Flores, who survive in Leipsic. His fiancée, Crystal Hernandez, survives in Leipsic.

Mr. Flores was a counselor at Starr Commonwealth, Van Wert. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Leipsic. He had been a coach for the Catholic Youth Organization, Leipsic. He was a 1998 graduate of Leipsic High School. He loved basketball and working with kids. He especially loved and enjoyed being with his family.

Survivors also include two sons, Jaylon Flores, of Ayersville, and Giavonne Flores, of McComb; a daughter, Brooklynn Flores, of Leipsic; a brother, Mark Flores, of Columbus Grove; a sister, Ashley Flores, of Leipsic; maternal grandmother, Maria Flores, of Leipsic; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Alfonso Flores; and paternal grandparents, Trinedad and Mary Flores.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Leipsic. Father George Wenzinger and Deacon Ben Valdez will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Leipsic, where a Guadalupe Society rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to his children.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.