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FLORES -- Anna Marie Flores October 9, 1962 November 7, 2004 Anna passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2004 with her mother, sister, and brother at her side. She had bravely battled cancerous brain tumors; her strength, courage, and faith gave those who truly loved and cared for her as much comfort as they tried to give her. She is preceded in death by her father, Jacinto Richard Flores; maternal grandfather, Jose M. Sanchez; paternal grandparents, Jacinto Flores and Elvira B. Flores. She is survived by her mother, Frances A. Flores; sister, Maggie J. Flores; brother, Charles (Charlie) E. Flores; nephew, Richard P. Chavez-Flores; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bennie L. Sanchez; maternal uncles, Albert N. Sanchez Sr. (Al Hurricane), Morrie L. Sanchez (Tiny Morrie) and his wife Gloria P., Gabriel R. Sanchez (Baby Gaby) and his wife Eleanor; paternal aunts, Amelia Maldonado and husband Joe E., Odelia Tapia and husband Steve, Betty Rael and husband Ray; numerous cousins, relatives, and friends. Anna was born and raised in Albuquerque and graduated from Albuquerque High School. She worked for Citizens Bank and at the age of 19 she began her career at Southwest Airlines. While at Southwest she was very involved in the Annual Ronald McDonald Dinners and fundraising activities as well as the Balloon Fiesta. Even after leaving Southwest to focus all her energy and attitude on fighting off her illness she considered Southwest Airlines her second home and its employees her second family. Anyone who was touched by Anna always saw the world a bit differently after that, she was constantly reminding us to live and love like there was no tomorrow. Anna requested when you join her and her family in celebrating her eternal life to remember yellow was her favorite color. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Brain Tumor Association or Presbyterian Hospice. Anna you surely will be missed by one and all. Visitations will be held on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the rosary in the Celebration of Life Room also at Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Lucero, Ernest Tapia, Eloy R. Maldonado, Lorenzo Sanchez, Rocky J. Sanchez, and Nelson Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Apodaca, Alfred Ray Rael, Miguel Flores, Norbert Chavez, Danny Baros, and Michael Sanchez. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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