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Obituary for Torres


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday May 24, 1999

Bernadette (Berna) Molina Torres, 47, a lifelong resident of Belen, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 1999. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. She belonged to the Organ and Tissue Donors Foundation for many years. Berna was a well known area beautician, retiring in 1984 due to a kidney transplant. She loved children and she cared for and helped raise many area children. The kids grew so attached to her that they all called her Grammy. Her favorite past time was bingo. She is survived by her daughter, Renee Gallucci; two grandchildren, Raquel and Chanelle, all of Belen; a very loving friend, Stephen Francis of Los Alamos; her parents, Filimon Molina of Belen and Andrea Gutierrez and her husband, Morris of Albuquerque; her four sisters and one brother; and her loving nieces and nephews. Berna is also survived by three very special friends, Rose Sanchez, Lillie Baca, and Mildred Garley. There will be a viewing Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Belen Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Jessica Romero-Aragon, Melissa Romero, Nicole Romero, Myra Aragon, Rosie Sullivan, Rose Sanchez, Lillie Baca, and Mildred Garley. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main, Belen.