Benita Flores of Green Forest, Ark., was born Dec. 24, 1944 in Fort Lupton, Colo., daughter of Benito Abitia and Lusila Chavez. She departed this life Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 in Green Forest, Ark., at age 71.
In 1963 she was united in marriage with Joe Flores who survives her of their home. She is also survived by her children, son, Tim Flores, and wife, Erica, of Alpena, Ark.; son, Joe Flores, Jr., and wife, Josephine, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughter, Lusila Galicia, and husband, Julio, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughter, Trisha Frykman of Alpena, Ark.; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three sisters, one brother, several nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Benito Abitia and Lusila Chavez; one daughter, two brothers and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2016