Mario Flores Alegría, Born in Guerrero Viejo Tamualipas, México on May 4, 1947, passed away in Chicago, IL on October 13, 2026 at the age of 79; beloved husband of the late Emma Flores, nee Rodríguez; loving father of Mario, Noé (Marlén Valdivia-Flores) and Moises (Janet Perez-Flores); cherished grandfather of Anjelí “Mimi”Noémi, Kyra Elena, Isabel Amada, Sofia Emma and Gabriel Aidan; dear brother of Angel (María) Flores and the late Pedro (Celía) Flores; Visitation, Sunday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Monday, 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Celestine Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Mario’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com