With hearts that are both broken and profoundly grateful, we announce that our beloved son, Ezekiel “Zeke” Joshua Flores, entered the arms of Jesus surrounded by the love of his family. Though our hearts ache, we find comfort knowing that Zeke’s body has finally been made whole.

Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2026, Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, Texas 76135.

Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2026, Biggers Funeral Home.

Zeke faced extraordinary medical challenges throughout his life, but those who knew him remember him for his unmistakable smile, infectious laugh, and expressive little face that somehow always told you exactly what he was thinking.

Zeke loved water, music, his toys, and his favorite shows especially Bluey. Whether splashing in the water, laughing at his brothers getting into trouble or making silly fart sounds, or simply being surrounded by the people who loved him, Zeke found joy in life’s simplest moments.

To know Zeke was to fall in love with him. His smile lit up every room. If he thought you were full of it, you’d get his notorious side-eye. Zeke was nonverbal, but no one ever had to guess what he was thinking. His face said it all. He beamed at the people he loved. He laughed at fart noises and his brothers’ antics. And when an emotional song came on or when he was hurting—he made the sweetest pouty lip that could melt anyone’s heart.

Nothing Zeke faced ever seemed too big or too difficult. He always had a certain grace, joy, strength, and nonchalant attitude as he “walked” through everything hard. Zeke taught everyone who knew him about perseverance, unconditional love, courage, and hope. Zeke showed us that a meaningful life is not measured by independence or accomplishments or even what we say, but by the love we give and receive. While FOXG1 Syndrome shaped many of the challenges Zeke faced, it never defined who he was. Joy did.

In his ten short years, Zeke taught more about love, resilience, and joy than many of us learn in a lifetime.

He is survived by his parents, Adrienne Hooton and Carlos Flores; his sister and brothers, Jaden, Nathan, and Tobias Flores; along with his grandparents, godparents, extended family, friends, and the people whose lives were forever changed by knowing and loving him.

The family asks that those attending the service wear purple, if possible, in honor and celebration of Zeke’s beautiful life.