Josephine Torres

Torres, Josephine 81, a lifelong resident of Socorro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. She was born in Socorro on March 19, 1932 to Juan B. and Teresita (Trujillo) Gonzales. Josephine grew up in Socorro and graduated from Socorro High School. She married Felix C. Torres not long after she graduated and they raised 6 children and 4 step-children. Josephine and Felix managed the Florida Mobile Home Park for many years and she worked as a sales clerk at Newberrys from 1994-1998. She was a great cook and loved having her grandchildren and great grandchildren around. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Felix who passed away in 1987; her step-daughter, Frances Lopez; her brothers, Johnny Gonzales; and Frank Gonzales; and her sisters, Ramona Trujillo; Irene Garcia; Gertrude Long; and Concha Gianera. Josephine is survived by her devoted children, Della Vega and husband, Lencho; Theresa Del Curto and husband, Pete; Sandra Aerts and husband Robert; Christopher Torres; Thomas Torres and wife, Debbie; and Douglas Torres and wife, Gloria; her step-children, Felix Torres Jr and wife, Margaret; Jerry Torres and wife, Cindy; Alfred Torres and wife, Loudres; her sisters, Linda Griego; and Priscilla Saavedra; her brother, Max Gonzales; her loving grandchildren, Joey Vega and wife, Loretta; Delilah Walsh and husband, Dennis; Ryan Del Curto; Scott Del Curto; Cynthia Aerts; Jasmine Torres; Jared Torres and wife, Farl; Christopher Torres Jr; David Torres and wife, Merlinda; Jessica Torres; and Patrick Torres. She will also be greatly missed by her many great grandchildren; and her loving and devoted caregiver, Helen Dennis. The Holy Rosary will be recited on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 9:30 am at San Miguel Catholic Church, 403 El Camino Real , Socorro followed by the Mass of Resurrection which will be celebrated at 10:00 am with Father Andrew Pavlak as celebrant. Interment will take place in the San Miguel Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lencho Vega, Peter Del Curto, Robert Aerts, Ryan Del Curto, Scott Del Curto and Joey Vega. Honorary pallbearers are Christopher Torres, Tommy Torres, Douglas Torres, Felix Torres, Alfred Torres and Jerry Torres. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions or donations may be given in Josephine's honor to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001, (1-866-232-8484) or visit, www.alzfdn.org. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Josephine's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield St Socorro, NM 87801 575-835-1530