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Fernando O. Torres, 91, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2009. Born in El Paso, Texas on July 4, 1918, he moved his family to Albuquerque in 1960 and retired from the Santa Fe Railroad in 1977. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who proudly served his country during World War II and was known in the El Paso and Albuquerque areas as an accomplished pianist. Locally, he played with numerous bands, including the Don Lesmen Orchestra, and loved playing Augustine Lara compositions. He was preceded in death by his wife Annie Torres, who passed away in June, 1996. He is survived by son Fernando Torres II and wife Jane, daughter Mary Lou Armendariz and husband Eloy; daughter Lillian Armijo and husband Edward; son Lawrence Torres; and son Angel Torres and wife Patricia; 15 grandchildren, Fernando III, Valerie, Brandon, Yvonne, Amanda, Leslie, Edward Jr., Ashley, Josie, Ernest, Susan, Tiffani, David, Krista, Joshua and 11 great-grandchildren. The Torres family wants to thank the Ladera Nursing Facility for the wonderful, loving care of our Dad and Grandpa. A Rosary service will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Mass will be celebrated on October 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Both services will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Road NW, Albuquerque NM. Interment will follow the funeral mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St., NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 343-8008
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