Lyrie R. Torres

TORRES, LYRIE R. Lyrie R. Torres, 89, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Lyrie was born on October 7, 1925 in Belen, NM. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Luis Torres and her parents, Adan and Elsie Romero. She is survived by her brothers, Adam Romero and Bobby Romero; her son, Luis Juan, Jr. and wife, Deanna Torres, and their children, Joy Lynn, Lyrie Ann Baker and her three daughters, Tristan Torres and daughter, and Tim; her daughter, Lorraine Torres and her son, Bryan Hoefler and wife, Tasha and their two sons; Laura Villanueva and her daughter, Joy Lynn; son, Leonard Torres and his wife, Jackie, their children, Joshua, Jonathon, Justine, Frank, and Isabella; sister-in-law, Gertrude Torres; as well as many nieces and nephews. Lyrie was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and Church of the Ascension. She was also a board member and volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul Society and served as a board member for Belen Senior Citizens. Lyrie was a member of the Sacred Heart Legion and Beta Sigma Phi and held many offices within Beta Sigma Phi. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the health charity of your choice or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Mexico, , or St. Vincent De Paul Society. Services will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m., and Mass will be Celebrated at 11:00 a.m., with reception to follow at the Holiday Inn in Belen at 12:00 p.m.