Pastor Armando C. Flores

ROCKFORD – Pastor Armando Coss Flores, age 73, of Rockford went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday January 28, 2022. Born in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico on June 9, 1948 to Mario & Maria Reyna De Flores (Coss). A Proud patriot and Veteran of the US Air Force (Desert Storm), Armando retired after 20 years of service to this country. A soldier of God, his true passion was for soul winning and spreading the good News of the Gospel. As pastor at Iglesia Bautista Biblia 1602; he loved studying the scriptures, fellowship, teaching and Preaching. Armando was an avid reader, loved a good steak and shrimp cocktail, war and spy movies, Ford vehicles, quoting lines from Fiddler on the Roof, and rooting for his favorite baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals. Although the love for his grandchildren ran deep, his first granddaughter Rebekah (Pnut) was truly the apple of his eye. Devoted, husband, father, grandfather, brother, dear friend and Pastor, will remain forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Antonia Flores (Cervantes); children, Marcela C. (Jose Armando Escutia) Flores, Fernando C. (Kendra) Flores and Angela C. (Jeff) Mathis; beloved grandchildren, Rebekah, Samuel, Fernando Jr., Matthew, Ryan, Daniel, Santino, Vittorio, Domenico; siblings, Mario (Juanna) Flores, Ariel (Rosa) Flores and Maria Maricela (Ruben) Palafox; numerous nieces & nephews; cousins; and many dear friends. He is predeceased by his parents; and brother, Joel Flores.

Funeral Services held Friday February 4, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Victory Baptist Church, 7028 Rydberg Road, Rockford, with visitation from 10:30 AM until the time of services at 12:00 noon. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials to the family.

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