Dina Socorro Torres

Age 54, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. She is survived by her siblings, James Torres, Paula Veronica Torres and Felix Mauro Torres and wife, Jonice all of Albuquerque. Ms. Torres was preceded in death by her parents, Mauro and Evangelina Torres. Dina graduated from UNM with a Pharmacy degree and began her career as a pharmacy intern at UNM Hospitals. She held several positions over 30 years and was Director of Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy Services at UNM Hospitals. She subsequently completed a MBA degree and dedicated her professional career to helping others, implementing a management style with a humanistic approach to patients and staff alike. Her success came from her diverse background, compassion and understanding of different cultures, and served as an advocate for the disenfranchised. She participated in numerous outreach projects and served as a certified medical Spanish interpreter. She mentored many professional staff during her career and, in the past, served as a Clinical Faculty Member at the UNM College of Pharmacy. Dina was a very giving, kind and loving person and will be missed by her siblings, friends, relatives and pharmacy family. Her family is grateful to all of her friends and caregivers that contributed to her care and comfort. A rosary will be recited Friday, December 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 618 Copper Ave. NW, with Deacon Don Roseborough and John Maito reciting. Visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m., at the Auditorium of UNM Continuing Education Building, 1634 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Vincent Lipinski officiating. Visitation will be held one-half hour prior to service. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sergio Gomez, Joshua Lopez, Christopher Gallegos, Jacob Sanchez, Javier Rivera and Jason Blueeyes.