Diana Mendiola Flores

Diana graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1992. Diana worked in childcare for over 20+ years teaching, encouraging, and caring for young children and toddlers. Diana was a kindhearted and nurturing woman who cherished her connections between friendships and family throughout her life.

Diana had a passion for baking but most importantly loved taking her babies on SeaWorld trips, creating lifelong bonding experiences that forever will be cherished.

Although Diana was not the oldest, she led her family with love and grace. After the passing of her mother, she then became the heart of the family recreating a bond once thought lost. She kept the Flores family traditions alive and in doing so passing them on to the future generations. Diana helped raised the children in the family and dedicated her life to guiding, supporting, and loving them.

Diana will be reunited with her beloved Baby Flores, parents, her sister-in-law Rachel Ruiz, and her nephew Anakin.

Diana “Nana” will be missed immensely by brothers; Manuel, Ruben, Gabriel, Ricky, and Rodolfo; sisters, Janie, Nancy, and Norma. She is also survived by her nieces April, Denise, Charlene, Daniella, Desiree, Anelia, Eden, Shia, Princess, Breha, and Mia; nephews, Armando, Francisco, Alex, Joseph, Joshua, Rudy J, Devin, Elliyah, James, David Jr., RJ, Christopher, and Adam; and numerous extended family and friends. Including her best friends Lydia, Gracie G and Gracie C.

She will be forever missed but will always remain close to our hearts and live on in our memories.