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Joe Torres Obituary

Torres, Joe (JoJo)



Joe (JoJo) Torres, age 42, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2015.

JoJo is survived by his wife, Frannie; children, D'Ana Craig and husband, Phillip, Punkie Bloise and husband, James, Dee Torres and partner, Jasah, Julian (Julz) Torres, Gabrielle Torres and partner, Brax, and Mia Torres; his mother, Nancy Torres; his father, George Torres; sisters, Georgia Torrez, and Vera Hahn and husband, Benjamin; brother, Michael Ortiz and partner, Josh; grandchildren, Santiago, Khloe, Synthia, and Cash, and one on the way; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

JoJo was a City of Albuquerque employee and a member of Union Executive, Local 624.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1820 Griegos Rd. NW from 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. by Carla O'Neil. Final visitation will be at the Church Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Father Joe Vigil, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dee Torres, Anton Telles, Jesse Gallegos, Andrew Gonzales, Anthony Serna, and Zolio DeHerrera. Honorary Pallbearers will be Julz Torres, Chris Phillips, Tony Garcia, Isaac Ortiz, Fabian Martinez, Anthony Ray Serna, Elyjah Sandoval, and Ron Torres.

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Published by Albuquerque Journal on Jun. 16, 2015.

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September 8, 2015

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Viola Jaramillo

June 24, 2015

Very sorry

Viola Jaramillo

June 24, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss my condolences go out to you and your family. May god bless you and RIP Joe

tomas cavalier

June 17, 2015

so sorry to hear about Joe may God bless you and your family in this tough time

tomas cavalier

June 17, 2015

rest in peace my brother god bless Frannie and kids

Carlos, Trish, and Briana Candelaria

June 17, 2015

Frannie & Family,

Please accept our sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 17, 2015

TO THE TORRES FAMILY..JUST WANT TO SAY HOW SORRY I FEEL FOR YOUR LOSS SO UNEXPECTEDLY..MAY YOU ALL COMFORT EACH OTHER AND KEEP EACH OTHER IN LOVING GRACES...MY NAME IS ROSE AND I WORK WITH MICHAEL AT THE DEPT OF HEALTH...GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

IRIS DENISE SANCHEZ

June 17, 2015

Hello Frannie . im am so sorry to hear about JOJO . my condolences. to you and all the family . love you my dear friend . prayers for your healing

June 16, 2015

Frances and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Pumba was a good man. May God bless you and see you through this difficult time.

Gloria Chavez

Judy LaCour de Lucero

June 16, 2015

Rest in the arms of our good Lord, my friend <3

Marcos Bustamante

June 16, 2015

Forever in our Hearts Cousin. RIP

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Memorial Events
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Jun

17

Visitation

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

820 Griegos Rd. NW, NM

Jun

17

Rosary

6:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

1820 Griegos Rd. NW, NM

Jun

18

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

1820 Griegos Rd. NW, NM

Jun

18

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

1820 Griegos Rd. NW, NM

Jun

18

Interment

Mt. Calvary Cemetery

NM

Funeral services provided by:

Gabaldon Mortuary

1000 Old Coors Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

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