April 6, 1956 - May 19, 2025
Abel Ben Miraflor, of Stockton, California, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on April 6, 1956, in Merced, California, to Job Bing Sr. and Lydia Edith Miraflor.
Abel leaves behind his beloved bride of forty-eight years, Judy Ann; two daughters, Brandy (John) Larson and Brooke (Jon) Freeman; and five grandchildren: Katelynn, Maddie, Jaxson, Kaden, and Mia.
He is survived by five siblings: David (Ella) Miraflor, Job (Susana) Miraflor, Arthur (Diana) Miraflor, Karen (Marvin) Schooler, and Rachel (Tom) Armstrong; his brother-in-law, Jody Robertson; and stepsister, Rachel (Brent) Regnart. He was preceded in death by his parents, Job Bing Miraflor Sr. and Lydia Thompson, and his sisters, Evalani Gordon and Arlene Joy Robertson. In addition, Abel leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members whom he loved dearly.
Abel lived in Southern California until the age of twelve, when his family settled in Stockton. He met his future bride at Christian Life Center during the Landmark Convention in January 1975, and they were married on June 4, 1977. Together, they attended Christian Life Center and served under Pastors Kenneth Haney and Nathaniel Haney. In November 2011, Abel and Judy purchased a house in Cottleville, Missouri, to be close to their children and grandchildren, and they continued to split their time between California and Missouri.
Abel loved to work. He began his career in landscaping, then transitioned to cement masonry. In 1981, he shifted paths and pursued a career in Fire Protection. He founded his own business, ABE Builders/Fire Protection, in Stockton in 2005. Abel also had a passion for inspiring others to work, mentoring and developing young men and women, often helping them discover their own career paths.
Abel had a servant’s heart. He volunteered countless hours of his time and expertise working at churches and orphanages around the world. He often attributed his many blessings to this labor of love. For nearly twenty years, Abel donated his vacation time to serve as camp director for the Christian Life Center Youth Camp.
His greatest treasures were his family and friends. He loved to spoil and spend time with Judy, and together they traveled the world. Every summer, Abel took his family on a vacation and treated his grandchildren to special camping trips. He never met a stranger—everyone who met him couldn’t help but love him. To Abel, everyone was his “best friend.”
Above all, Abel was a devoted Christian. He was often found in early morning prayer at church and joyfully shared the goodness of God with everyone he met. To his family, friends, and employees, he was a living example of steadfast faith. He loved the Lord with all his heart.
For the last two years, Abel bravely fought pancreatic cancer with the same unwavering faith that defined his life. His courage and positivity inspired everyone who spoke with him. No matter how he was feeling, he would greet others with a big smile and say, “God is good… ALL the time.”
Abel will be missed beyond measure—but we find comfort in knowing we will see him again soon.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:30pm - 6:30pm on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 at the Christian Life Center, located at 9025 West Ln, Stockton, CA 95210
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