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Jose "Tito" Torrez, Jr., 90, a lifetime resident of Chama, NM, and who had moved to Albuquerque, NM two years ago, was called home to our Lord and Savior, on December 19, 2010. Mr. Torrez was born on April 1, 1920, to Jose Vicente and Lucia (Sandoval) Torrez, Sr., of Chama, NM. He was an outstanding athlete in high school. Upon graduation from high school, Mr. Torrez joined the US Army and served in World War II. Without a doubt, he was a part of the Greatest Generation. He was a longtime member of the American Legion in Chama, NM. In 1946, Mr. Torrez married Emma Martinez at what is now St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Chama. Together, they raised three children and instilled in them a very strong and honest work ethic. He owned several properties in the Chama area and was a self employed truck driver. Mr. Torrez will be remembered as a very hard working and very strong man. Above all, he loved his family. He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Torrez. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Emma Torrez, of Albuquerque, NM; three children, Cecilia Martinez and her husband, Diego, of Bernalillo and Chama, NM, Vince Torrez of Albuquerque, NM; and Claudia Consla and her husband David, of Albuquerque, NM; four grandchildren, Monica Martinez and her husband, Felipe, Amy Quintana and her husband, Celestino, and Erin and Austin Consla; three great-grandchildren, Emmarose Martinez and Sierra and Dominic Quintana; and three siblings, Mary Duran of Denver, Co, Lucy Martinez of Edith, CO, and Steven Torrez of Chama, NM. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Prayer Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, with Deacon Gonzalo Calderon from Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, NM presiding. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Chama, NM. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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