- Date Of Birth: March 4, 1939
- Date Of Death: November 5, 2009
- State: New Mexico
Father Virgilio Flores died November 5, 2009 at University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in southern New Mexico the previous day. Father Flores was born in San Isidro, Costa Rica, on March 4, 1939 to Saul Flores and Amelia Mora, whom have preceded him in death. He was ordained to the priesthood on December 17, 1966 in San Isidro, Costa Rica by Bishop Delfin Quesada, D.D.
Father Flores is survived by his sister, Iris Flores Mora; a niece, Sonia Rojas Flores and by his Diocesan family.
THe was one of the original priests of the Diocese of Las Cruces at its inception in 1982. During his 27 years in the diocese he was assigned to parishes over 30 times, serving in the communities of Las Cruces, Sunland Park, Jal, Anthony, Chaparral, Deming, Hobbs, Mesilla, Bayard, Santa Clara, Artesia, Dexter, Roswell, Lovington, Garfield, Truth or Consequences, Silver City, and most recently, Lordsburg. A true missionary, he lived a gospel life of simplicity.
Father Flores will be remembered as a devout and pastoral priest for whom service was a way of life. His gentle and joyous presence was very healing to those around him. A favorite among his brother priests, he was sought out for spiritual direction and as a confessor.
