Father, baseball lover and retired “Tax Doctor”, Rick Florez passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 30th 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a long battle with chronic illness.

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Reyes Rick, his mother, Bobbie Ray and his sister, Pook.

Survived by his siblings, Frank Florez (Pat Florez) and Tina Bishop (Mike Bishop), as well as his 6 children that he loved. Heather Garcia, Jolie Cutchins (George Cutchins), Reyes Florez (Emily Florez), Marc Florez (Candice Florez), Ashlei Florez (Dustin Lowder), Brooke Florez (Aaron Peat), plus ten grandchildren who Rick also got to enjoy.

Ricky Reyes Florez was born June 8th, 1956, to Reyes and Bobbie Ray Florez. Rick was the class president of West High School class of ‘74 and later Resident President of Harmony Hills Assisted Living.

Rick was charismatic, charming, resilient, funny and a ladies man. We are crushed knowing that he’s gone but we are glad he is safe and without pain. We know he is at peace. Nert Nert Dad.

Viewing to be held January 12th at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, from 6-8 PM, with private services to follow on January 13th. Masks recommended for attendees. The funeral will be live streamed via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. on the 13th through the Larkin Mortuary website (www.LarkinMortuary.com) with the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84622823914

“Thank you for your support and make it a great day.”