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TORRES -- GILBERT E. SR. Age 83, a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. He was born in Magdelena, NM on March 31, 1929 to Jose and Catalina Torres. He was preceded in death by his sons, Stanley, Tim and Greg Torres; grandson, Jason Torres; brothers, Joseph and Tony Torres; sisters, Emma Basilla, Mary Torres, Lillie Sarracino and Rita Smith. Gilbert is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Alice Torres; son Gilbert "Gib" Torres Jr.; granddaughter Rhiannon Torres; grandson, Brandon Torres; great-grandchildren, Damian, Lilly Anna, Mariah, Mason, Samantha, and McKenzie; numerous nieces and nephews. Gilbert served proudly and with distinction in the U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force in WWII and the Korean War including assignments in Saudi Arabia and Germany from 1945 to 1955. His distinguished 36 year career and stellar government service extended to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sandia Corporation, U.S. Army 1st Armored Division (7th Corps), Director of Administrative Services for the Special Weapons Center and Chief of Printing and Distribution for Nuclear Surety. Gilbert received numerous awards throughout his military and civilian career. Among them are the American Theatre Ribbon, the WWII Victory Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Meritorious Civilian Service Award, one of the highest civilian honors. Gilbert was a life time member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars (401), Air National Guard Veterans and Knights of Columbus. Gilbert had a lifelong passion for golf and loved creating computer graphic designs and art memorabilia. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Community with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. also at the Risen Savior. Interment will take place at Sandia Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Brandon Torres, Matt Torres, Jet Browne, Richard Sarracino. Honorary Bearers will be John Torres and Lance Browne. Those who wish to express their condolences or share a story, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Thu August 16, 2012