Our beloved mother Connie Antonia Torres passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 at the age of 79. She is survived by brother Ralph Lopez (Marie), children Vincent Torres (Lisa), Michael Torres, Alicia Cabrera (Danny), Lucy Politron (Moises).
She was preceded in death by father Ralph M. Lopez, mother Aurora B. Lopez, sister Ernestine A. Chavez, niece Rolinda C. Chavez, granddaughter Maryann Torres.
In her younger years, she worked at Mr. G's in the 70's and in the early 80's worked at Mary Moppets Day Care and Kiddieland Day Care. She retired as a Food Service Manager from HLS Suverkup Elementary School after 18 years of service. She enjoyed working with children and the school system.
Our mother loved music, especially Little Joe y La Familia, watching baseball, working on crossword puzzles and also enjoyed going to the casino. She loved being around her 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and in December of 2025 she would have had her first great-great-granddaughter. Last but not least, she loved Lucy's dogs, Charlie, Shiloh and Trixie.
Pallbearers for the services include Steven Cabrera, Noah Politron, Michael Torres Jr., Zeke Torres, Joseph Torres, and Juan Gonzales.
Honorary Pallbearers are Matthew Torres, Brittney Armas, Alyssa Politron, Alexis Torres, Felicia Kozina, and Vanessa Torres.
A viewing and visitation will be held on August 22, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Johnson Mortuary, Chapel, located at 1415 S. 1st Ave, Yuma, Arizona, 85364. A Rosary will take place at the same venue on August 22, 2025, at 7:00 pm.
The Funeral Mass is scheduled for August 23, 2025, at 9:30 am at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 505 S Avenue B, Yuma, AZ, 85364. The graveside service will follow at 10:30 am at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1415 S. 1st. Ave, Yuma, AZ, 85364.
