- Date Of Birth: December 20, 1933
- Date Of Death: July 2, 2019
- State: New Mexico
Raymundo (Ray) Flores, 85, of Albuquerque, NM, an amazing and dedicated husband and companion, passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019, surrounded by loving family and friends. Ray was born in El Paso, Texas in 1933 and lived there until he joined the Marine Corp in 1953. He was a Korean War Veteran who continued to serve with veteran groups following his active duty service. Including recent membership with VFW Post 10763 and previously served as Past Post Commander and All-American Commander with VFW Post 401. Ray joined the Albuquerque Fire Department (AFD) following his military career and served there until his retirement in 1986. His exemplary service with AFD included membership in the first graduating class of AFD’s newly formed paramedic division. Ray continued to enjoy the many friendships that he developed among the firefighters after he retired. In 2000 the Albuquerque Fire Department Retirees association was formed where Ray served on the advisory board until his death. The group currently has over six hundred former Albuquerque Firefighters. Ray was an accomplished musician who learned to play trumpet in elementary school and music was always a major part of his life. He is best known for his long-distinguished career as a mariachi and was co-founder of Los Reyes De Albuquerque in the early 1960’s, who’s music became recognized both locally and nationally. Later in life his music led to extensive volunteerism in churches, senior centers, and nursing homes.
