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Obituary for Torrez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday August 21, 2002

Sara Gutierrez Torrez, 91, went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2002. She was born on October 18, 1910 in Chilili, NM to the late Martin Gutierrez and Bernardita Mahony. She was a parishioner of San Jose Parish and a member of the Sacred Heart League. She is preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Torrez. She is survived by her son, Willie Torrez and wife, Cruzita of Albuquerque; sister, Lina Connelly; daughters-in-law, Bernice Torrez and Sadie Torrez.; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Sara will be deeply missed by her loving family. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening in the Eighth Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary at 7:00 p.m.. A final will be on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the San Jose Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cordova, Rudy Torrez, Garland Torrez, Felix Torrez, Lanny Torrez and Michael Torrez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Edwin Torrez, Anthony Torrez and Liberato Rael. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222.