Erlinda Flores

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Erlinda Flores - mother, grandmother and special friend. She died peacefully and with dignity at the Elisabeth Bruy&egravere Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Tarlac, The Philippines, Erlinda was predeceased by her parents, Florencia Salas and Romulo Flores, and her sister, Avelina de Leon. She is survived by her sisters, Mirasol Etourneau and Anita Escoto, and her brother, Romulo Flores, Jr. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, Rommel Martell (Tina) and Tyrone Glenn Martell (Tracy), and her beloved grandchildren, Beatrix, Alexandra and Gabriel Martell and Tyler Austin Martell. Also mourning her loss are many friends, including Barbara Crook and Dan Greenberg and her best furry friend Oscar. A beauty queen in her youth, Erlinda touched everyone who knew her with her amazing smile and quiet strength. She was an indispensable part of the family of Shirley and the late Irving Greenberg for 25 years. The family would like to thank the staff from Nurse Next Door, We Care and everyone at Bruy&egravere, all of whom have been most kind. Special thanks to Dr. Stewart, Dr. Cross, Dr. Lo, Dr. Young and Dr. Bhimji. Friends are invited to visit on Saturday, January 10 ^th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Sunday, January 11th at 3:00 pm. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Erlinda's memory to the Bruy&egravere Foundation ( http://www.bruyere.org/bruyere-foundation ) or to the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre, care of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation ( www.ottawacancer.ca ). Condolences, tributes and donations can also be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com , 613-726-0292.