Kelly Torres

Kelly Joe Esequiel Torres

March 24, 1917 - March 24, 2013
Kelly Joe Esequiel Torres, 96, of Farmington, went to be with his Lord and Savior on his birthday and Palm Sunday on Sunday, March 24, 2013 in Farmington. He was born March 24, 1917 in Delores, Colorado to Camillo and Amalia (Molina) Torres. He married his wife Carmen, of 74 years, April 11, 1940 in Delores, Colorado. Kelly and Carmen moved to Farmington in 1954. Kelly was a truck driver and worked for various oil field companies in the Farmington area. His last job at the age of 85 was a security guard and grounds keeper for Animas Valley Mall. Kelly was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Federico Torres, Luis Torres and Harvey Torres; sisters, Celia Manzanarez, Floripe Torres and Fredelina Torres; grandson, Johnny Torres; great-grand-child, Triston Torres and great-great-grandson, Jesus X. Saiz. He is survived by his wife, Carmen A. Torres; sons, David E. (Mary) Torres, Filbert J. (Esther) Torres, Jimmy T. (Donna) Torres and Ronnie B. Torres; brothers, Alex Torres, Fred Torres and Richard Torres; sisters, Rebecca Nickerson and Susan Renova; 16 grandchildren, David Torres, Chris Torres, Audra (Tim) Green, Dena (Steve) Saiz, Filbert Torres Jr., Steve Torres, Carrie (Jerry) Saiz, Amy (Jason) Martindale, Michelle (Kenny) Youell, James (Shannon) Torres Jr., Desiree (Elliott) Torres, Ronda Sena, Alfonso (Paula) Sandoval, Antonio Torres, Jonathon Torres and Rosie Beeson; 30 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. A rosary will be recited 9:30 a.m. the mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington. The reception will follow at VFW Post No. 614, 201 S. Park Ave. in Aztec. Kelly's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com