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Daniel Flores Obituary

Flores, Daniel Former Chicago Fireman. Beloved husband of Yvonne (nee Tamayo); loving father of Angela (David) Banda, and Daniel Ryan Flores; beloved son of Adela and the late Jose Flores; fond grandfather of Kystal and D'Angelo; dear brother of Joe (Helen), Ruben, Bobby, Ernie (Lupe), Rudy (Cathy), Maryjane, Margaret (William), Jovita (the late George), Edward (Sue), John (Nancy), Gloria (the late Tony), Mercy, and David; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Funeral Services Saturday 9:15 a.m. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. Procopius Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For Service Info (312) 225-8500 or www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 14, 2017.

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Angie

December 8, 2022

I can´t believe it will be 5 years soon. I still miss you like it just happened. I still can´t believe it, You aren´t here with us. I love you dad.

Angie Bee

December 9, 2020

In 3 days it’ll be 3 years. I still feel as if it was yesterday. I miss you so much dad. We all do. Continue to send signs of love. Love you.

August 30, 2018

Today I woke up emotional. I just want to cry, but I know I have to stay strong. Summer is almost over and well although I enjoyed a lot of rest and relaxation it wasn't the same without you. I miss you so much uncle Daniel. I lub boo. Continue to watch over all of us.

Angela Banda

August 29, 2018

Always on my mind. I love and miss you dad.

March 22, 2018

My heart physically hurts today. I don't know what happened. I woke up from a little nap and Nicky called me bc he went to go see you but they were closed. I went to grab a cookie, and as I did, I seen a post Alexis had on her Facebook of Selena the movie being 21 years old and as I watched it I cried bc I remember watching it with you plenty of times. I cried so hard, so loud, something I haven't done since your funeral. And then I ran around the house looking for someone to hold me but no one was home. I wanted to hug you, but all I have is your coat, so I grabbed that and cried. I miss you so much. I'm so sad and mad bc I don't understand how his all could have happened to you. So mad bc I don't know exactly what happened. I wish I knew how and why you. That's what bothers me the most!

March 9, 2018

I miss you so much dad!

February 28, 2018

Good Morning Uncle Daniel,

Man I miss you so much. I've been thinking about you and find myself having trouble sleeping. Tammie and I are planning on driving down with he kids to see my mom and,I know you would have loved to come with us. I still cant believe your gone. Keep watching over us. We all lub boo and miss you and we will always 4eva eva.

February 12, 2018

Hi dad, its been 2 months since all this happened and I still cant quite wrap it all up. There are days when I am okay knowing you are okay in heaven with God, and then there are days that I don't understand why this all had to happen to you. Everyone still misses you every day like the first. Everyone still waits for a call from you. Its just a mess and sucks dad. I hope you see how much you meant to everyone....I wish there was more I would have done sooner...Lub boo...kisses....

February 12, 2018

I miss you Uncle Daniel. It's been 2 months today and it seems like a long time. I still can't let it sink in, I don't want to. I know your at peace but it isn't the same without you here. Until we meet again. I Lub Boo 4 Eva Eva!!

February 9, 2018

I light this candle for you so you know I'm thinking of you. I miss you uncle. It's a blizzard out there so put your jacket on. It's still hard to believe and it's not getting easier. We all miss you. Lub Boo my sweet Angel.

February 7, 2018

Dad. Its been a good week. After the dream I had-I understood how much at peace you were. How happy you were to be with God. But today-I miss you. It hurts not to be able to call you, to text you, to see how you are. I love you so much Dad-and miss you just as much.

February 7, 2018

Its gonna snow for the next couple of days-make sure you "put your jacket on!!!!" lub boo! :)

February 1, 2018

Hi dad! Yesterday I had the most amazing dream! Thank you for that. I appreciate it! I love you and miss you so much! But knowing that you are at peace, and happy, makes me at peace and happy.

January 30, 2018

Good morning Uncle,
Man it hasn't got any easier. I sit and wait to hear from you but still nothing. I wish it was all a dream. It just doesn't feel the same. I miss you everyday. May you rest peacefully. Keep watching over us. I heard your wedding song yesterday and I had to hold my tears back. I was at work. I LUB BOO VATO LOCO

January 29, 2018

I keep posting on here, but for some reason it doesn't come out..... just want to tell you I miss you and am always thinking of you.

Lub boo dad.

January 19, 2018

Good Morning Uncle Daniel,

Well my other message didn't post. It has been a month and few days since you left us. Well its hasn't got any easier. I miss you everyday. We all miss you. I'm still in disbelief. I know your with me everyday, every step, even when I drive cause I have your picture in my car. I'm going to make my way to come see you, its just been so cold. I know, what you are saying right now, Put Your Jacket On!! They went to clean out your place and I couldn't find myself to go cause I know I would break down. IT'S HARD!! Tammie was nice enough to bring a few things back so we have something to remind us of you, although we have many memories we enjoy having them. I really don't know how I'm going to make it with out seeing you, but I promise I will try. I LUB BOO UNCLE DANIEL! REST PEACEFULLY WATCH OVER ALL OF US THAT LOVE AND MISS YOU. TILL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN.

Angie

January 18, 2018

Dad. I miss you. Im having a Why day today. I know you dont want me to think like that bc you are at peace with your favorite guy-God-who you loved so much. But Im sorry, I just want you to call me. I just want to hear your voice. Hi Ang how are you? I miss you so much.

Angie

January 13, 2018

Its me again Dad. Just wanted to say put your jacket on! I love you!

Angie

January 12, 2018

Its been a month. One long, hard month without you. Without your voice, without your touch, without your smile, without your laugh. But your memory lives with us. All the good times we had with you. All your funny sayings and doings. Thats how your memory lives on. I miss you so much, We all do. I love you Dad.

My dad. d=”

January 11, 2018

Angie

January 10, 2018

Dad-Im missing you again. I just dont understand Dad. Why? It hurts so bad. But I know you dont want me to cry. Im trying to listen to you for once but its hard some days. I had a dream with you last night. It was summer and you and mom were lending me the van. It was so vivid. All my dreams are. Please dont stop, its the only time I get to still see you. I love you Dad.

January 8, 2018

Good Morning Uncle,

I woke this morning with you on my mind like always. I look at you picture when I get in my car and pray that you watch over us. I miss you so much. I'm still in disbelief but I know I have a angel by my side at all times. Keep your jacket on its still cold out. lol

I Lub Boo! Rest Peacefully Uncle Daniel

Angie

January 7, 2018

Dad, theres not a day that passes that I dont think of you. You are constantly on my mind. Everything reminds me of you. I miss you. I know youre in heaven smiling and at peace, but here we all miss you and are so hurt. I love you Dad. ❤

January 4, 2018

I light this candle for you Uncle Daniel. Wishing you a Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the party up there, cause I really missed you down here. It's been so hard and I have my days. I haven't been sleeping. It's cold and I often find myself telling the kids Put your jacket on I think of you. I'm trying to be strong but often things remind me of you. Till we meet again Uncle. I lub boo Vato Loco!!

December 25, 2017

Merry Christmas Uncle Daniel!! I'm waiting for your phone call and it makes me sad. I really miss you!!! I hope your up in heaven enjoying the party!! It just doesn't seem right without you here. Rest peacefully my angel!! I LUB BOO!!

December 21, 2017

Another day without you Uncle, it all seems so unreal. As we approach the holiday season I know it will hit me even harder as I will not get that phone call to wish us all A Merry Christmas. Even ending our call with a I Lub Boo! This is the hardest. My Angel continue to watch over all of us. RIP Uncle Daniel. I LUB BOO!!

Maria Williams

December 19, 2017

My condolences to the whole family. May God bring you solace and peace during these difficult days. Eternal rest grant unto Daniel, Oh Lord.

December 18, 2017

UNCLE DANIEL,

I'M WAITING TILL THE DAYS SEEM NORMAL,BUT I DONT KNOW IF THAT WILL EVER BE. I WAKE UP THINKING OF YOU AND GO TO SLEEP THINKING OF YOU. I REALLY WISH THIS WAS ALL JUST A BAD DREAM. REST PEACEFULLY UNCLE.

I LUB BOO :*

December 14, 2017

For ALL THE FLORES FAMILIA I SEND YA'LL MY DEEPEST CONDOLENSES I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DAINEL, HE LOOKED SO GOOD .MAY YOU ALL HAVE THE CONSOLE FROM OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN .MAY DANIEL REST IN PEACE.AMEN

MARY GONZALES TREVINO

Victoria Flores

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Uncle Daniel,

I am really going to miss you Vato Loco. You were the most funny yet annoying uncle at times but that wouldn't be you if you weren't. I love you Uncle. Life will definitely not be the same without you. I am trying to accept that I will not be able to see you, hug you or here your voice and laugh. I LUB BOO!! Rest Peacefully Uncle. Continue to watch over all of us as you always did.

I LUB BOO,
VICKIE

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December 14, 2017

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such as those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

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