Vicente Torres Jr.

With great sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announced the passing of Vicente Torres Jr. age 85, on August 31, 2025, at his home in Luis Lopez, New Mexico. He was surrounded with love and prayers from his family.

Vicente was born May 13, 1940, in Socorro, New Mexico, to Vicente and Anna-Maria Torres. He was a man of faith, love, and fully devoted to his family. Before retiring, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for 32 years for the Mid Rio Grande Conservancy District. He enjoyed restoring old wood stoves/ heaters but mostly enjoyed playing music. He started playing in bands since he was in High School with the "Rock'n Roll 5"and established a band known as the "Vibratones." which lasted many years. Also, appearing in 3 documentaries, with "Way Out There" being the most popular. He will be remembered by all his family and friends for his music and yearly Matanzas, which were held at his home, hence his saying "poor hogs gotta go" became his popular saying.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Agnes Torres, daughter's Yvonne (Richard) Murillo, Shelley (Alfredo) Benavidez, son Kenny Torres. His siblings, Eddie (Carol) Torres, Elaine (Philip) Valdez: 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

He is united in eternal peace with his parents, Vicente and Anna-Maria Torres, his sister, Catalina and Alvaro Baca, whom raised him. His beloved grandson, Gabriel (Roon) Torres, and brothers Lucas Torres, Felix Torres, Leopoldo Torres, Tommy Torres, sisters, Virginia Peralta, Rita Montoya, and Mary Sisneros.

As we grieve his passing, we take comfort in knowing he has entered the gates of heaven by all who went before him. His faith and values will continue to guide us. Services for Vicente will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at San Miguel Church. A visitation will take place at 9 o'clock a.m. followed by rosary at 9:30 a.m. mass will begin at 10 o’clock a.m. Interment will take place immediately following at San Jose cemetery in Luis Lopez, New Mexico.