Alameda County Obituaries

RAUL FLORES 

Submitted by: Thomas Brammer 

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Alameda Times-Star 10/26/2003.
 
	Teacher, Soldier, Athlete One day after being drafted by the 
Cincinnati Reds baseball team, Raul Flores was drafted again - by the 
Army. The World War II paratrooper was injured in the Battle of the Bulge 
and later became a Fremont teacher. Mr. Flores died Wednesday, October 
22, 2003. He was 80. Born August 5, 1923 in San Manuel, TX, Mr. Flores 
was a Fremont resident for 36 years. Nicknamed Paul, Mr. Flores graduated 
from La Joya High School at the top of his class, according to family 
members. After being drafted by the Army, he suffered severe injury to his 
right arm, effectively ending his baseball dreams. He received a Purple Heart, 
two Bronze Stars and a good Conduct Medal for his services. Mr. Flores 
received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from A&I University in Kingsville, 
TX. In Fremont, he was a teacher at Centerville Junior High School. Mr. Flores 
also enjoyed sports, gardening and walking around Lake Elizabeth. He was a 
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the California Teachers 
Association. He is survived by his wife, Estela Flores, daughters, Patricia E. 
Flores of Fremont, Sylvia J. Flores of San Rafael and Judith F. Flores of 
Emeryville; sons, Ronald E. Flores of Livermore, Rollie D. Flores of Fairfield 
and Tom R. Flores of Daly City, sister, Alda Flores-Greer of Athens, TX, 
brothers, Lisandro Flores of Mexico, Ramiro Flores of San Antonio, TX and 
Jose L. Flores of Carson City, NV and nine grandchildren. A funeral Mass will 
be celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday at Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels, 
40842 Fremont Blvd. Burial will be at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, 41001 
Chapel Way. A celebration of his life will also be held at 2 p.m., November 
1st at the Tri-City Church of Religious Science, 40155 Blacow Rd. 
Contributions to the church are preferred. For further information, call: Berge-
Pappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels 510-656-1226 FD668