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Tommy Torres Obituary

Tommy Torres



Tommy Torres: We, Tommy's family, have lost a most amazing man. He was the most wonderful grandfather in the world, a devoted husband, a loving father and great brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Tommy died peacefully surrounded by his family.

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents: Vicente and Ana Maria Torres; brothers: Lucas, Felix and Leopoldo Torres; sisters: Kate Baca, Rita Montoya, Virginia Peralta and Maria Torres.Tommy is survived by his wife of sixty years, Alvie Torres; sons: Thomas James Torres (Deanna),Timothy Torres (Shawnie); daughters: Sally Pena (Paul), Tonette Jodi Martinez (Charlie) and Tammy Torres-Cox; grandchildren: Donie Torres, Brittani, Ciera and Sivana Torres, Joshua, Cambria and Jerick Pena, Briana, Nicholas, Dominic and Joseph Martinez and Zane Cox; great-grandchildren: Mason, Kaylee and Emmalina; brothers, Joe Torres (Rosalie), Vincent Torres (Agnes) and Eddie Torres (Carol); sister: Elaine Valdez (Phil); sister-in-law: Stella Lujan

and Michelle Lucero (Paul) and many nieces, nephews and friends - especially his best friend Procopio

Sandoval.Tommy was a great person. He had a sharp sarcastic wit which he thought was hilarious. He sang and played the accordion beautifully.

A Visitation will take place on Monday, January 13, 2020 from 6:00-6:30PM with a Vigil and Rosary to be recited at 6:30PM at Garcia Mortaury~Chapel of Angels, on the corner of 8th and Iron. A Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 10:00AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave NW. Interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers, Joshua Pena, Jerick Pena, Nicholas Martinez, Lucas Lujan, Christopher Lucero and Adam Lucero. Honorary Pallbearers, Zane Cox, Dominic Martinez and Joseph Martinez. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Casa Angelica. To view information or leave a condolence please visit

www.garciamortuary.com

Published by Albuquerque Journal on Jan. 12, 2020.
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Dear Alvie and Torress Family.
It was a great honor to care for such a wonderful man. I am sorry I could not be there in person to say goodbye and give you a hug one more time. I miss his smile.
You will be in my prayers always.
Much Love
Jeananne Shackelton

January 15, 2020

Dear Alvie,
I was so sad to read about Tommy's death. He was my classmate and such a sweet guy. I am so sorry for your loss. I will offer prayers for his soul and also ask God to give you consolation and peace. God bless you and your dear family.

Theresa Zamora Zebrowski

January 14, 2020

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13

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Garcia Mortuary

717 Stover Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Jan

13

Rosary

6:30 p.m.

Garcia Mortuary

717 Stover Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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14

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

619 Copper Ave NW, NM

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717 Stover Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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