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Eloy M. Torrez, age 78, passed away August 23, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Amelia of 57 years; his children, Priscilla and husband, Dr. Larry Smith, David Torrez and wife, Kathy, Dr. Michael Torrez and wife, Rosanna, Mary Louise and husband, Jim Bermudez, Kathleen and husband, Dr. Steven Bloom, Yolanda and husband, James Lunsford; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Alice Garcia and husband, Gregorio; and one brother, Santiago Torrez and wife, Maria. Mr. Torrez was a World War II Veteran and retired from Albuquerque Public Schools in 1982. He will be remembered by his WWII stories, vegetable garden, prize-winning chili, wonderful sense of humor, and most of all, his loving generosity. He was a longtime member of Southside Church of God and was very active in the Armijo Senior Citizens Center. A Prayer service and viewing will be held tonight, 6:30 p.m., at Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with Pastor Richard Mansfield officiating. Cremation will take place and interment of cremated remains will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, August 28 at 11:00 a.m. We thank all that have touched Eloy's heart and the continued support from all our friends and family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southside Church of God, P.O. Box 12837, Albuquerque, NM 87195. Gabaldon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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