Photo courtesy of Eckersell Funeral Home (Eckersell Memorial Chapel)
Rigby, Idaho
Oct 10, 1928 – Jan 14, 2024
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Amelia Cuevas Torres, 95, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family, on January 14, 2024.
She was born on October 8, 1928 in Donna, Texas to Josefa and Guadalupe Cuevas.
Amelia married Jesse Torres on November 7, 1953 in Baylor County, Texas. Together, they have nine children: Maria, Diana, Peggy, John, Rolando, Arnoldo, Ernest, Jesse and Peter.
During her life, Amelia worked and the Potato Warehouse, and mostly was a homemaker.
Amelia enjoyed cooking, and absolutely no one could touch her amazing Spanish rice. In the summer she loved sitting on her swing in the sun.
Amelia loved her 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren very much.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Jesse Torres, her parents, Guadalupe Cuevas Munoz and Josefa Trevino Cuevas, 2 brothers Arnulfo Cuevas and Arthuro Cuevas, 2 sisters Antonia Cuevas, Amalia Cuevas.
Amelia is survived by her children: John (Sharry) Cuevas of Rigby, Rolando (Susan) Torres of Menan, Maria Torres of Menan, Diana (Rhett) Watson of Menan, Peggy (Brian) Wixom of Blackfoot, Arnoldo (DaniSue) Torres of Texas, Ernest Torres of Idaho Falls, Jesse Jr. (Vicki) Torres of Menan, and Peter Torres of Menan; and a sister Adelina Cuevas, and 2 brothers Americo Cuevas and Armando Cuevas, Amelia has 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
We as family thank the Hospice of Eastern Idaho for the care and love of our mother and father.
Funeral services for Amelia will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm. at Eckersell Memorial Chapel (101 W. Main St. Rigby ID 83442). A viewing will precede the service at Eckersell's from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Interment will follow the funeral service at the Annis Little Butte Cemetery.
Read MoreWe are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you
Richard/Myrna Ball
January 16, 2024 | Menan, ID | Friend
Jesse, Vicky and Toress family,
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing, shortly after your Father’s. Although it is a very difficult time for your family, your parents had a lasting love that will continue. Dad told me she fell and broke her hip after speaking to you on the phone after your Father’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you Jesse and family.
Sydney Skaar Cables
January 16, 2024 | Portland, OR | Friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one. Bob and Rosalie Donnelly and Brett Hutchens
Rosalie Donnelly
January 16, 2024 | Lewisville, ID
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. ❤
Linda Garcia
January 15, 2024 | Naples, FL | Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Jesse & Amelia are wonderful, they raised a very special family. All of the family is very respectful. Their family is special to all of us. We are very happy to know & love this special family. Jesse & Amelia will be deeply missed by all who know them. They have been a lucky couple to have each other for "70" years.
Our love to all of you
Jim & Sheila Simon &
Luis & Tiana Garcia Family &
Ryan Simon
Sheila Simon
January 15, 2024 | Menan, ID | Friend
