Preseleano Prese Torres
Memorial services for Prese Torres, 72, of Roswell will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2007 at First Assembly of God Church, 1224 West Country Club Road
Prese went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2007. Burial will follow at South Park cemetery. Pastor Blair Overtuer, pastor and friend, will officiate the services.
Prese was a lifelong resident in Roswell. He was born in Glen Coe, New Mexico April 27, 1934 to Louis and Amanda Torres who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by brother Joe Torres and sisters Ernestine Atkinson and Teresa Mata. Prese was in the National Guard for ten years. He was married to Mary Lou Marrujo Torres on May 5, 1956 in Roswell, NM. They were married for 50 years and 9 months. She survives him at the family home. He is survived by his three children Mary Lou, husband Jack Lougee, Rio Rancho, NM Priscilla Torres, Tucson, AZ, and Edward Torres, Roswell, NM, his four grandchildren Sarah and Alex Lougee, Rio Rancho, NM. Richie and Heather Wojtasik, Tucson, AZ
He was a licensed contractor for over 30 years. He went to night school to get his GED. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and RVing. After retirement, Prese traveled extensively.
Preses greatest love was helping area churches. He donated his time, money and hard work to build many churches in and around Roswell. He took pride in everything that he did. He loved being in the house of God. He was raised in a faithful Christian home. His favorite bible verse was Psalm 121.
He is survived by three brothers. Max Torres, Wilcox, AZ, Billy Torres, Roswell, NM, Tony Torres, Long Beach, CA, Louie Torres, Albuquerque, NM. Two sisters, Francis Baker and Stella Gibson, Eva Carrasco, Los Lunas, NM.
Honary
Pallbearers are his grandchildren, Luther Pareo, Jim Lougee, Dr. Herrera, Sam Flores, Lico Lujan.
Pallbearers Joe Al Torres, Joseph Torres, Lou Torres, Max Jr. Torres, Louie Torres, Victor Bascom, Carlos Marrujo, Chris Marrujo, Albert Marrujo Romero.
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