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Obituary for TORRES


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday February 18, 2015

TORRES, JUAN JR. age 90, born in Salem, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away, February 16, 2015. Mr. Torres is survived by his children, Orlando Torres and wife, Diana, Armando Torres and wife, Stella, and Donald Torres; sister, Natalia Benavidez and husband, Oscar; seven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Torres was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha; brothers, Ignacio Torres, and Henry Torres; sister, Ventura Martinez; and great-grandson, Tomas Gallegos. Mr. Torres was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII as a Combat Medic. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Patricia Muniz-Robert. Final visitation will be Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 8:30 until 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Juan Torres, Dominic Valencia, T.J. Trujillo, Tommy Trujillo, Mike Baca, and Billy Roybal. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the on line guest book. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861


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