Joe Orlando Torres

August 30, 1934 ~ July 16, 2025 

With great sadness and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Joe Orlando Torres, age 90, on July 16, 2025, at his home in Socorro, NM. He was surrounded by the love and prayers of his family as he was called home to be with the Lord.

Joe was born August 30,1934 in Socorro, NM to Vicente and Anna Maria Torres. He was a man of faith, love, and service-devoted to his family, proud of his heritage, and guided by strong values that never wavered. He served his country with honor through 6 years in the Army National Guard, including 2 years of active duty in the US Army. After his military service he dedicated 32 years of hard work as an Optics Technician at White Sands Missile Range.

Joe had a heart full of life and a soul anchored in joy. He found God’s presence in the simple pleasures: the stillness of a fishing trip, the joy of hunting and camping, the rhythm of music as he played his accordion or harmonica, and the laughter shared during a game of bowling. He tended the land with care and cherished the beauty of God’s creation through farming.

Joe will be remembered for his generosity, unwavering kindness, and the way he made everyone feel welcome. He was a jokester and a dancer, but above all, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He poured love into his family and built a legacy of warmth, faith, and laughter that will live on through generations.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Rosalie Torres; daughters Darlene Torres, Connie (Daniel) Gallegos: seven grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren; and his siblings Eddie Torres, Vincent Torres, and Elaine Valdez, and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.
He is reunited in eternal peace with his parents Vicente and Anna Maria, his beloved son Joseph “Seppie” Torres, and his siblings Lucas, Felix, Leopoldo, Tommy, Kate, Virginia, Rita, and Mary.

As we grieve his passing, we take comfort in knowing he has entered the gates of Heaven, welcomed by those who went before him. His faith, laughter, and love will continue to guide us.

Services for Joe will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the San Miguel Church. A visitation will take place at 9:00 am followed by the rosary at 9:30 am. Mass will then be held at 10:00 am. Inurnment will take place immediately following the services at the San Miguel Cemetery.

All are welcome to join in prayer and remembrance.

“Well done, good and faithful servant…Enter into the joy of your Lord.”-Matthew 25:21

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