Peggy Ann Florez

September 24, 1950 - September 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Peggy Ann Florez (September 24, 1950 - September 10, 2025)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peggy Ann Florez, who departed this life peacefully on September 10, 2025, at the age of 74, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 24, 1950, in Oildale, California, Peggy was the seventh of ten siblings: Erma Linda Urias, Julian Rodriguez, Ruth Rodriguez, Gerald Rodriguez, Sarah Moreno, Chon Rodriguez, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Steven Rodriguez, and Donna Marruffo. Peggy resided in the Hemet and San Jacinto valley since 1965. She graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1969. A cosmetologist by trade, Peggy spent over 20 years building a respected career as a hair dresser, where she was known for her technical brilliance and creativity.

Peggy was a devoted wife to Jesse Florez for nearly 30 years. Together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support. She was a proud mother to Anthony Rodriguez, Chon Rodriguez, Manuel Rodriguez, her bonus children: Valerie Florez, Simon Florez, Richard Florez, and Melanie Florez-Escamilla, her adopted children: Angel Florez, George Florez, Greg Florez, and  Bernardina Florez, her foster children Na-Sheaylinn Moreno, Maddie Moreno, and Ashwut Moreno.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Peggy was a lover of music especially oldies and Motown, all things breakfast, and a matriarch to her family. Her kindness, steady presence, and wit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 24, at 11 a.m. at the Inland Valley Memorial, with a reception to follow. 

Though she is no longer with us in body, Peggy’s spirit lives on in the lives she touched and the love she shared.