Robert Francis Flores

On New Year's Eve, 2013, after a heroic battle with cancer, Robert "Bob" Francis Flores passed away. Robert was born March 11, 1948, in Denver, CO. As a boy he lived with his parents Simon Flores and Librada Cisneros Flores and sister, Viola on a ranch in La Grange, WY, and later with his mother on a farm in Torrington, WY.

In 1963, Bob moved with his mother and sister to Richland, where he graduated from Columbia High School on June 8, 1967. After High School Bob showed unique promise as a junior trainee for Battelle. In a short time he advanced to Histology Technician and remained with Battelle in various assignments where he was commended for his dependability and quality of work.

He retired after 35years and is survived by his sister, Viola Kathryn Flores and many relatives in the Denver area as well as friend and co-workers in the Tri-Cities.

Visitation will be held at Memories at Sunset Event Center on Sunday, January 5, 2014 from 5:00pm-8:00pm

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the King Church at 10:00am on Monday, January 6, 2014. An interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland.

A reception will follow the interment at Bob's home, 371 Driftwood Court in Richland.

Bob will be remembered as a dedicated employee and devoted son and brother.

Those who wish to contribute may give to: American Cancer Society, www.m.cancer.org