Martina Torres

Torres - Martina (Baca) Torres, 92, passed away at her home in Socorro, N.M. on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Martina was born on March 1, 1918, to Donicio and Luz (Valdez) Baca, in Las Vegas, N.M. She is survived by her loving daughters, Rita Torres Salazar of Socorro; Lorraine Torres Hester and husband, Donnell J. Hester of San Antonio, TX; two sisters, Deluvina Armijo of Las Vegas, N.M.; and Mela B. Roybal of Las Vegas, NV; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Martina was a lifelong resident of Socorro. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward E. Torres, November 1991; brother, Donicio Baca Jr.; and sister, Epimenia Delgado. A rosary will be recited on September 27, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 9:00 a.m. with Father Andy Pavlak as Celebrant at The San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro. Burial will take place in the San Miguel Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Daniel James Hester, Marshall Puckett, Lucas Ernesto Puckett, Marcus Edward Puckett, and Don Hester. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield Socorro, NM 87801 (575) 835-1530