Florentina Bradforde
October 20, 1943 ~ May 2, 2016
Florentina Marcos Bradforde, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at her home.
Florentina was born in Peraleda de la Mata Caceres, Spain on October 20, 1943 to Felix Marcos Garcia and Maria Fernandez Ortega.
“Flory” was born in Spain and was raised in France. She spent time all over the world. She married Philip Bradforde and they resided in the Fargo area where she owned and operated Florentine’s de Paris; first in Moorhead and later relocating to Fargo.
She is survived by her former husband of 28 years, Philip Bradforde, Las Vegas, NV; grandson, Felix; 3 sisters: Josefa Marcos, Madrid, Spain; Maria Marcos, Paris, France; Mary Carmen Marcos, Madrid; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Philip Bradforde II; sisters: Luz Marina Marcos and Nieves Marcos.
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Such a special Lady !
Remembering many great laughs &
special memories with Flori ♥️
Donna Lee Williams
A beautiful person, inside and out. Rest in peace, Flory.
What a wonderful woman. She had the gift of making us all feel like goddesses and brought a touch of class to Fargo 👠👘👛💋.
Adieu, chère amie!
Stefan De Boel
My deepest sympathy and for the family of Flori. She was a one-of-a-kind woman and enjoyed her and her store very much.
My deep sympathy to Flory’s family at her shop, they are all so close they feel like a family.
It was always such a joy to see Flory, such a spunky little lady that made everyone feel good.
RIP Flory. You will be missed.
Sister of my heart…sister of my soul, gone from us too soon. She made the world a better place and will be so missed. My love to her family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Flory’s entire family. She offered me my first official job and taught me so much. I’m thankful for everything she taught me and the time she shared with me. She had a huge impact on my life as a strong woman and entrepreneur. I have so many wonderful memories of my time at Florentine’s!
I first met Florrie when I was working at Moorhead State Bank. On my lunch hours and after work I would go down to visit with her and look at the new items that came in. We would always have a great time talking and sharing, she made me feel like I was a very special person to her. I always believed I was. I am so sorry to learn of her passing but I know she will be a blessing to God.
Such a vibrant personality who made everyone who walked into her store feel special. Flory will be missed.
Flory was a Mom to me when I needed it the most. She had endured so many trials in her life however that never diminished the capacity she had to love others even if they were complete strangers. I hope that I was able to return that love to her when she needed it the most. I will miss running across the deck to visit her or sitting underneath the patio sharing her favorite Paradise drink. She told me not to be sad but to think of her every time I saw a butterfly flittering by. I will truly miss her.
She was such an elegant, beautiful soul.