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Angelina "Angie" Torres
Angelina "Angie" Padilla Torres, 88, a resident of Kearney, Mo., passed away on April 4, 2012.
Angie was born on July 9, 1923 in Willard, N.M., the daughter of Leopoldo P. and Cecilia (Bole) Padilla. She was their ninth child and born just minutes before her twin brother, Solomon B. She spent her childhood in Willard and did not leave until she was married. On March 11, 1943, she married the love of her life, Juan B. Torres, in Willard, N.M. He served in the United States Army until he retired in 1965. As a result, they lived all over the United States and for a period of time, in France. She has always been a member of the Catholic Church wherever she has lived. Most recently she was a member of the Church of Annunciation in Kearney.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan, on September 16, 1978; by her parents; five brothers, Maximilian C. Padilla, Secundino N. Padilla, Cleofas A. Padilla, Salomon Padilla, and her twin, Salomon B. Padilla; and four sisters, Charlotte Gonzales, Henrietta Brooks, Beatrice Padilla, and Cecilia Besgrove.
Survivors include her son, Michael (Micki) Torres; five grandchildren, Matthew (Jonalyn) Torres, Dr.'s Melaine (Matthew) Sublette, Audrey (Derek) Petersen, Ryan Torres, and Keith Torres; eight great-grandchildren, Ryanna Petersen, Samantha Torres, Owen Petersen, Eli Petersen, Olivia Torres, Jace Sublette, Caleb Petersen, and Mia Sublette; a sister, Katie (William) Moore; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Angelina will be laid to rest in the Santa Fe National Cemetery with her husband, Juan. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial contributions be made in her name to the Kearney Family Foundation, P.O. Box 391, Kearney, MO 64060.
Arrangements by Fry-Bross & Spidle, Kearney, Mo.
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