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TORRES, ELIZAR 1934 - 2014 Our beloved Elizar was called to be with the Lord on April 14, 2014 surrounded by his family. Elizar was born on February 19, 1934 in Tome, New Mexico to the late Dolores and Meliton Torres. Elizar was a proud United States Army Veteran. He also served the community as a long time teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools. He was an elementary school teacher for 35 years at Carlos Ray Elementary, and served APS as a substitute at various schools for 10 more years after retirement, and served as the director of the learning center at TVI. He also helped to start the South Valley Little League in 1960. Elizar was an active member of the Catholic Church. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was a member of the Rosary Rally for 40 years. He was a published author and specialized in children's books about New Mexico's history, education and religious books. Elizar was a loving father and husband. He is preceded in death by his parents, Meliton and Dolores Torres, siblings, Adenago, Ramona, Erlinda, Julian, Mickey and his son John. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Anna Marie Torres; children James, Renee, Annette, Karyn and Janelle; as well as four grandchildren, Jordyn, Nicholas, Devyn and Brooke. He is also survived by his two sisters-in-law, Peggy Torres and Fabiola Torres; Aunt Mary; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All services will take place at St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Catholic Church. A Rosary will be held at 8:15am followed by the funeral Mass and family gathering on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
        Published on: Tue April 15, 2014