Obituaries

Carmen Flores De Leon, 95

June 29, 1928 - July 05, 2023

Carmen Flores De Leon, 95, passed away at her Lancaster home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico on June 29, 1928, daughter of the late Pedro De Leon and Elueteria Montes.

Carmen was one of 18 children. Including Carmen, 6 children survived. The other children passed away during the Spanish flu in the early 1900’s. Her surviving siblings were Andres, Alejandro, Antonio, Concepcion, and Hela.

She married Eladio Flores. They moved to Pennsylvania. This family was known to be one of the first Hispanic families in Lititz, Pa. Eladio passed away on May 3, 2002.

Carmen’s children include Rosa Maria Moñtanez (deceased), Israel Flores, Antonio Flores, Andres Flores, Edwardo Flores, Iris Flores (deceased), Miguel Flores, Gerald Flores, and Daniel Flores (deceased). She had 22 Grandchildren, 44 Great-Grandchildren, and 14 Great-Great-Grandchildren.

She was a very strong, hardworking, Christian women. She belonged to San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. She worked at R.W. Sauder, Inc. in Lititz, Pa. for many years. In addition to working outside the house, Carmen took care of her nine children and her husband at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial with The Rev. Luis R. Rodriguez as Celebrant will take place 11:30 AM Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 425 S. Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. A viewing will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the church. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

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Condolences to the Family

July 10, 2023

TITI, You were special to our Famliy. Along with my Sister’s we would hear you sing while you were cooking in the kitchen in that same note you would chase out anyone that was not cooking sometimes with the knife you were using to prepare the meal.Everyone had to eat.Even if you ate before you would come to visit.No if’s, and’s , n but’s!
Love n missing you ❤ Marianne

July 09, 2023

My condition to Alexandra, family. Sincerely sorry for your loss.
Cosme Arroyo

July 09, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds like an amazing woman; and an incredible Mother! Please accept my most sincere condolences! And may GOD be with you all at this most difficult time!
PAMELA J HALDEMAN

July 09, 2023

Mi Amada Tía Carmen….la última vez que te vi en Puerto Rico fue en el velorio de papi…1992….tu hermano Leandro…que eran tal para cual…siempre haciendo chistes y riendose…así te recuerdo….Alegre y Amorosa! FUERTE! LUCHADORA! INTELIGENTE! Y HERMOSA!!! Allá debes estar en nel cielo con tu hermano haciendo de las de ustedes. Ahora descansas en Paz….
A mis primos Jerry, Princess y demás: siéntanse satisfechos pues se entregaron a cuidar de ella con amor…hicieron lo que tenían que hacer y eso tiene su recompensa en el cielo….“Lo que hicistéis con uno de estos conmigo lo hicísteis” Mt.25,40
Un Abrazo fuerte para todos desde Puerto Rico…saben que los amamos!! Estamos Unidos en oración aunque lejos físicamente… para que el Consuelo la Paz y la Fortaleza les acompañen en este momento de prueba.
“Las almas de los fieles difuntos por la Misericordia de Dios descansen en Paz”
“Yo soy la resurrección y la vida. El que cree en mí, aunque haya muerto, vivirá; y todo aquel que está vivo y cree en mí, no morirá para siempre”.
Jn 11,19-27
DESCANSA EN PAZ TÍA CARMEN😇🩶🖤🙏🏼🕊
Tu sobrina Marita y Familia De León González

July 09, 2023

She will be missed dearly.
Larry Henry

July 09, 2023

Me uno a su dolor, el señor les de fortaleza a cada uno ella está descansando al junto del señor RIP
Ana Judith hair salon

July 07, 2023

I loved her.
Love,Chris Cantor

July 07, 2023

I would visit her sometimes. Sometimes I’d have rice and beans and coffee. Even though I wasn’t part of the family anymore she still made me feel like I was and loved. She was good to me. Sometimes I would say something and she would laugh and say hay Christina. We were sad to hear of her passing. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Love,Neil and Chris Cantor

July 07, 2023

My Titi
Loved to sit and watch her Sing while she cooked her meals for the FAMILY.
The FAMILY she LOVED and PRAYED for FIERCELY
LOVE YOU TITI
Joanne Mckinney

July 06, 2023

💔happy to have met her Doña Carmen made me part of her family. Always had to have that coffee, ty to the whole family and my deepest condolences to them all🙏 love: Edna Colon & family

Visitation: Tuesday, July 11, 2023; 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; San Juan Baustita Catholic Church; 425 S. Duke Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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Services: Tuesday, July 11, 2023; 11:30 AM; San Juan Bautista Catholic Church; 425 S. Duke Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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