1929
Catalina
2011
Catalina Torres
November 25, 1929 — May 14, 2011
Catalina “Katie” Torres, 81, of Newton, died Saturday (May 14, 2011) at the Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita.
Katie was born on November 25, 1929 in Mulvane, Kansas. She was raised by Frank and Bertha Martinez, moving to Newton as a child. She married Felix Torres in Newton, he died October 29, 1985.
Katie had worked several years at Lupe’s Carry-Out, El Torro Restaurant, Hurst Egg Factory, and Hehr International.
Survivors include her longtime companion, Jose Martinez of the home; four sons Vincent “Barney” Torres of Newton, Patrick “Gordy” Torres of Newton, Pedro “Pete” Torres of Newton, and Alex “Little Groovy” Torres of Wichita; three daughters Cecilia “Nini” Llamas of Newton, Victoria Torres of Wichita, and Rosie “Parchi” Torres of Newton; two brothers Nick Martinez and wife Cruz of Independence, Ks., and Ray Vargas of Topeka; one sister Narcisa Martinez of San Bernadino, Calif.; sister-in-law Carol Martinez of Newton; 28 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren.
Katie is also preceded in death by her parents; brother Richard Martinez; and sister Juanita Martinez.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday (May 17, 2011) and the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday (May 18, 2011) both at
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, Noon til 5pm.
A memorial has been established with the Kidney Dialysis Center in Newton, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
Katie was born on November 25, 1929 in Mulvane, Kansas. She was raised by Frank and Bertha Martinez, moving to Newton as a child. She married Felix Torres in Newton, he died October 29, 1985.
Katie had worked several years at Lupe’s Carry-Out, El Torro Restaurant, Hurst Egg Factory, and Hehr International.
Survivors include her longtime companion, Jose Martinez of the home; four sons Vincent “Barney” Torres of Newton, Patrick “Gordy” Torres of Newton, Pedro “Pete” Torres of Newton, and Alex “Little Groovy” Torres of Wichita; three daughters Cecilia “Nini” Llamas of Newton, Victoria Torres of Wichita, and Rosie “Parchi” Torres of Newton; two brothers Nick Martinez and wife Cruz of Independence, Ks., and Ray Vargas of Topeka; one sister Narcisa Martinez of San Bernadino, Calif.; sister-in-law Carol Martinez of Newton; 28 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren.
Katie is also preceded in death by her parents; brother Richard Martinez; and sister Juanita Martinez.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday (May 17, 2011) and the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday (May 18, 2011) both at
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, Noon til 5pm.
A memorial has been established with the Kidney Dialysis Center in Newton, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
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