Ronnie Flores

Ronnie Flores ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by River Glenn Cremations & Funeral Services on Mar. 16, 2026.FOREVER IN OUR HEARTSOn March 15, 2025, our beloved Ronnie (Florinio) Flores passed away peacefully at home in Fort Smith, AR, surrounded by the memory of a life incredibly well-lived.A Life of Service and Adventure Ronnie's journey was one for the books. He married his childhood sweetheart, Lily, on a magical Christmas Eve in New York City-the beginning of a lifelong adventure. As a dedicated member of the United States Navy, Ronnie served for twenty-one years, taking his family from the shores of Honolulu and Pensacola to Charleston, eventually retiring in the Philippines.He never lost his wanderlust, continuing to travel the world with Lily and their daughters, exploring new corners of the globe and making memories that his family will carry forever.A Man of Faith To those who knew him, Ronnie was a man of deep, quiet strength and unwavering faith. With Lily, he was previously active in CFC (Couples for Christ), CLAYE (Catholic Lay Evangelization), PREX (Parish Renewal Experience) and ME (Marriage Encounter). His daily devotion to the Rosary and his connection to the EWTN community were the cornerstones of his life.Legacy Ronnie was survived by his daughters Jennifer-Lynn Cauthen with husband Timothy and Jessica Jaymalin with husband Robert; his grandchildren Allen Cauthen, Shelby Ingle, Ashley Cauthen, Ariana Jaymalin, Alyssa Jaymalin and Andrew Jaymalin; great grandchildren, Tate Ingle, Cole Ingle, Elwin Ingle, Amelie Cauthen and Oaklynn Goldsborough; his brothers Ernesto Flores, Gonzalo Flores, Herminio Flores and Alejandro Flores, Jr.; his sisters Amelia De Leon, Bella Beck, Carol Renfrow and Irene San Juan. He was preceded in death by his parents Alejandro Flores, Sr. and Carolina Flores, and his siblings Dominador Flores, Eduardo Flores, Oscar Flores, Vergel Flores and Zenaida Flores.Services & Remembrances following Ronnie's wishes, there will be no viewing. Funeral mass will be at the Immaculate Conception Church at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 21st, 2026 followed by his inurnment at the Immaculate Conception Church Columbarium.In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in his name to EWTN, the network that brought him so much peace and prayer daily: Donate to EWTN in Memory of Ronnie at https://missions.ewtn.com/donation/love-and-understanding/Cremation is under the thoughtful care of River Glenn Cremation and Funeral Services.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.