Felix A. Torres, '62
Felix A. Torres, '62, passed away on February 14, 2009 in Pueblo, Colorado. Lifetime Member.
Felix A. Torres, 65, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2009.
Felix graduated from Boys Town, NE in 1962. After graduation he proudly joined the United States Marine Corp and served his country in the Vietnam War. Felix joined the Colorado Springs Police Department where he retired as a police officer in 2002 with numerous awards and commendations for his work in DUI enforcement.
Following his retirement he worked for USIS investigations, until the time of his passing. Felix was a very devoted and loving father and grandfather who will be deeply missed.
Preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Rose Torres; brothers, John, George and Robert Torres; sisters, Marcy, Lorraine, "Lats" and Anna; and nieces, Renee and Lenny.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Viola Valdez-Torres; daughters, Lisa (John) Collacott and Elaine (Phil Workman) Torres; son, Felix (Carol) Torres Jr.; grandchildren, Brittany, Daniel, Dylan, Dominique, Bianca and Tristan; brothers, Ben (Frances), Ascencion "Chon" and Floyd (Lil); sister, Lenore Ramirez; and numerous nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Viewing 6;00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Victory World Outreach, Colorado Springs (3150 S. Academy Blvd.).
Funeral service 2:30 p.m. Friday, Fellowship of the Rockies, Pueblo (3892 W. Northern Avenue). Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends will be received at El Nopal Restaurant following interment. Romero Family Funeral Home, Inc. 110 Cleveland Sreet, Pueblo, CO 81004.
Felix graduated from Boys Town, NE in 1962. After graduation he proudly joined the United States Marine Corp and served his country in the Vietnam War. Felix joined the Colorado Springs Police Department where he retired as a police officer in 2002 with numerous awards and commendations for his work in DUI enforcement.
Following his retirement he worked for USIS investigations, until the time of his passing. Felix was a very devoted and loving father and grandfather who will be deeply missed.
Preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Rose Torres; brothers, John, George and Robert Torres; sisters, Marcy, Lorraine, "Lats" and Anna; and nieces, Renee and Lenny.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Viola Valdez-Torres; daughters, Lisa (John) Collacott and Elaine (Phil Workman) Torres; son, Felix (Carol) Torres Jr.; grandchildren, Brittany, Daniel, Dylan, Dominique, Bianca and Tristan; brothers, Ben (Frances), Ascencion "Chon" and Floyd (Lil); sister, Lenore Ramirez; and numerous nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Viewing 6;00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Victory World Outreach, Colorado Springs (3150 S. Academy Blvd.).
Funeral service 2:30 p.m. Friday, Fellowship of the Rockies, Pueblo (3892 W. Northern Avenue). Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends will be received at El Nopal Restaurant following interment. Romero Family Funeral Home, Inc. 110 Cleveland Sreet, Pueblo, CO 81004.