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Julia Luna "Jay" Torrez

Julia Luna "Jay" Torrez obituary

Julia Torrez Obituary

Julia "Jay" Luna Torrez passed away in Bisbee, Arizona on Friday, March 18, 2011 at the age of 95. She was born December 19, 1915, the daughter of Antonia E. and Jesus E. Luna in Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 72 years, Aurelio "Guero" Q. Torrez and sister, Juanita "Jenny" L. Campos. Family members left to miss her are her sons, John L. Torrez (Delia) and Raul L. Torrez (Elvia); daughters, Alma "Martha" Ruiz (Edmundo), Toni L Torrez, Teresa "Terri" Grencik (Stephen) and Rachel T. Acuna (George); 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Julia was raised in Clarkdale and Jerome. She graduated in 1935 from Jerome High School. She was once employed at Clarkdale Laundry but took great pride in being a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family and friends. A Rosary will be held Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Church in Bisbee. Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial Services at Evergreen Cemetery are private. Care entrusted to ALEX ESPINOSA FUNERAL HOME, 364-2121, Alex Espinosa Funeral Director.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 24, 2011.

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Diane Gutierrez

March 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Having lost are parents in May and September has left a whole in our hearts. This is a passing of a generation. I can remember Tio, Tia, my mother and father at weddings and other family events. Laura and I wish to send our condolences on the passing of your mother. God Bless all of you.

March 24, 2011

My prayers are with you Raulie, Rachel and the rest of the Torrez family in this time of sorrow. God Bless you. Rita S. Carlos

con carino....familia Quiroz

Ruben Quiroz

March 24, 2011

We sincerely express our condolences to the Torrez family.
We feel blessed to have known such a wonderful person.
May perpetual light shine on her and may she rest in peace,
Ps 12: 12 "Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.,"
Ruben, Laurie, & Charlie Quiroz

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