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Robert Flores, 78 of Raytown, MO passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Park Place Care Center in Raytown, MO. Robert retired from the United States Air Force in 1972 after 23 years of service. He worked for Menorah Medical Center in shipping and receiving until health issues demanded his retirement in 1995. Survivors include his wife Hilda Flores of Raytown, MO, children: Robert N. Flores of Berryville, AR, Rebecca Hiestand of Raytown, MO, Brett Flores Warrensburg, MO, Richard Flores of Berryville, AR and Misti Crosley of Harrison, AR. Surviving siblings include: Francis E. Flores of Hollister, CA,Gene Flores of Fresno, CA and Olivet Martin of Hollister, CA. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mary Flores, brother Thomas Melvin Flores and sister Bridget Angie Valenzuela. At his request there will be no funeral or memorial services but friends and family are encouraged to celebrate Robert's life and remember the good times. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com. Arrangements were handled by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel of Kansas City, MO.

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