Glenn Flores

Glenn (Billy) William Flores age 53, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 24, 2021; Born on October 24, 1968 in Santa Fe, NM, Billy attended Santa Fe High School graduating in 1986.  Billy worked as a Correctional Officer for the New Mexico State Penitentiary and served in the United States Army where he was deployed to Desert Storm. Upon his return from Desert Storm, he worked as a taxidermist, auto body repairer and in construction.  He took great pride in coaching basketball, football, and softball for various youth programs and schools in Santa Fe; his favorite coaching position was working with the students of St. Catherine’s Indian School.  Billy was also an avid hunter and guide.  He enjoyed the great outdoors of New Mexico but cherished the opportunities he had to visit and hunt in South Africa.  When he wasn’t hunting or guiding, he was always busy fixing or building something for family and friends.  He enjoyed helping the community by what he jokingly referenced as being “Voluntold”.  For many years, he volunteered for the Spanish Colonial Arts Society and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe. He always loved any opportunity to help others and enjoyed the challenge to create or fix something in order to make life easier for people.  His quick and witty humor will be greatly missed.

Billy was proceeded in death by his in-laws Placido and Charlotte Ortiz, brother-in-law Andrew Ortiz. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Angela Ortiz-Flores along with three sons Nicolas, Matthew and Jordan. Other surviving family members include his mother Kay Whetham, father Ted Flores (Carmella); brothers Tony and Bryan Flores; brother in-laws Ralph Ortiz (Leigh), Michael Ortiz (Gloria) and in-law Charlene Ortiz and many other nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers: Stan Pargas, Glenn Jaramillo, James Martinez, Avion Rivera, Rich Oliver, Glenn Whetham, Johnny Jaramillo, Mario Ortiz, Chad Ortiz.

Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Monday, November 1, 2021 at Rivera Family Kiva Chapel (417 Rodeo Rd) where a rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm.  Additionally, a rosary will be recited on Tuesday November 2, 2021 at Santa Maria de la Paz (11 College Ave.) at 10:00 am. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 followed by  Interment at  Rosario Cemetery.