Henry Edward Flores

Henry Edward Flores, lovingly known as “Hank the Tank,” passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 20. He was born on February 16, 2005, and lived a life filled with joy, energy, and a heart that spoke louder than words.

Henry was an active tribal member of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and proudly graduated from Blair Oaks High School, Class of 2024.

Energetic and full of life, Henry found happiness in swimming, road trips, and trips to Target—especially reorganizing the shelves to make sure everything was exactly where it belonged. His greatest loves were Mountain Dew and his beloved Tutter. He spent each day eagerly waiting for his brothers to come home from school, ready for side-by-side rides, making fires out back, or keeping everyone on their toes with his shenanigans. Henry also loved to bake with his mom, cookies being his specialty,

Henry was preceded in death by his father, Michael Flores, and his grandparents Geraldine Flores, Delmer Backues, and Eddie Flores.

He is survived by his loving mother, Kyla Tungate, and her fiancé, Casey Towne; his brothers Kirby Drewel and Alex Wagner; his sister Autumn Flores; his grandparents Caroline and George Pelc and Henry Tungate; his aunt and uncle Kevin and Brittani Garcia and their five children who adored him; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Sassmann’s Chapel in Belle from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with interment in Liberty Cemetery.

Henry will be remembered for his joyful spirit, boundless energy, and the love he gave so freely.