Pedro Flores Jr.

NAME: Pedro “Pete” Flores Jr AGE: 55 RESIDENT OF: Visalia DATE OF DEATH: 5-7-2015 OCCUPATION: PLACE OF DEATH: Visalia Pedro (Pete) Flores Jr. of Visalia passed away on May 7, 2015 with his family at his side. Pedro (Pete) was born in Rio Hondo, Texas on November 1, 1959. He is preceded in death by his father Pedro Sr. and his mother Maria Flores. He is the third child of seven siblings. The Flores Family moved from Texas to Visalia, CA in November 1960. Pete just turned 1 year old, moved to Woodlake in 1962 where he lived his youth life. He attended Woodlake Elementary School. He graduated from Woodlake High School in 1978. Also played football at Woodlake High and attended Fresno City College. In 1981 Pete started working for Copeland Lumber Yard in Woodlake and later in Visalia for 20 years and retired in 1999 to open the famous Pescado Pete’s restaurant, he was the owner for 8 years. Pete was one of the founding members of Low and Easy Car Club of Woodlake. The love of having low rider cars was his passion. Pete was a loving person who loved his family and friends. He was always the life of the party, easily made friends and made people laugh. Pete enjoyed his music and doing barbecues for family and friends. He entered his Chevy’s and attended many car shows throughout the Central Valley. Pete married the love of his life Cathy Flores in 1985. Pete is survived by his wife of 55 years Cathy. Four children, two daughters Anastasia Flores of Visalia, Catalina Flores of Visalia, two sons Diego Flores of Visalia and Pedro Flores III of Visalia. Two grandchildren Audrinna Pesqueira of Visalia and Jacob Flores of Visalia, CA. He leaves behind one brother Jesse Flores (Gabriela) of Visalia, 5 sisters, Berta Cornett (Rebel) of Exeter, CA, Nora Lira (Stanley) of Visalia, Juanita Flores of Woodlake, CA, Emma Castillo (James) of Reedley, CA, Gloria Haro (Joe) of Bakersfield, CA. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Viewing will be Thursday May 14, 2015 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel from 4 PM to 8 PM and a Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 PM at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Visalia, CA. Funeral Mass will be held Friday May 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Visalia, CA. SURVIVED BY; PRECEDED IN DEATH BY; VISITATION WILL BEGIN Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel from 4 PM to 8 PM SERVICES: BURIAL WILL BE AT: Visalia District Cemetery A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com

Pedro Flores Jr.

November 1, 1959 - May 7, 2015