The PGR Has been Invited by the Family to Honor Their Hero, and is our Privilege to do so.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Arturo Flores passed away at home on April 9th, 2023, surrounded by family and love. Arturo was born on May 12, 1939, in Hebbronville, TX. Upon graduation from High School he entered the United States Air Force, where he served his country with honor and was a Vietnam Veteran where he earned the Bronze Star. In 1961 he met and married the love of his life Maria Sanchez. His last base of station was Vandenberg Air Force Base where he retired in 1981 After his military service he permanently settled in Lompoc, where he worked for Lockheed Martin Aerospace as a Material Specialist and retired in 2006.
He was a fan of the Canadian Club and spent many years as a Friday regular at the Whistle Stop. Arturo was a devoted family man and is survived by his wife of 61 years Maria Flores and his daughters Victoria King (Stan) Annette Flores Grandchildren Xandie King Groves (Tim (D). Tristen Alan King (Alex) Great Grandchildren Jordan, Chloe, Riley, Layne, Corbin, Dalton all of Lompoc Ca. Sister Maria Cristina Flores of Hebbronville TX. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Donato and Juanita Flores, his beloved mother in-law Corrina Sanchez father in-law Albino Sanchez and Grandson in-law Tim Groves.
Arturo’s legacy will live on through the many lives he touched throughout his years of service to his country, his contributions to the Aerospace industry, and most importantly, in his devotion to his family and friends few of us have known a betterArturo will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the Sarbuck-Lind Mortuary to his final resting place, Lompoc Cemetery, approx. 2 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, please be there Not Later Than 1500hrs.
Time Line for 21 April:
1300 - Stag at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, located at 123 N A St, Lompoc Ca 93436
https://goo.gl/maps/eqRgcfvSULEV7tq491330 - Mission Briefing
1400 - Memorial service for those who choose to attend
1500 - Flag line as the hero is moved to the coach.
1515 - KSU (estimaed) to Lompoc Cemetery 600 S.C St Lompoc Ca.
https://goo.gl/maps/F4JTkdFudPZaT9Q5A1530 - Flag line and Military Honors
In Honor
R/C Don Mickey
So. Central California PGR
801-367-7260
abertendland1022@gmail.comWe encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain).
Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely. Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent with honor and respect for our Heroes—no talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service.
Please keep the radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
