02/11/1929 - 07/31/2020 91yrs old. Died of natural causes at her home with her children.
Born in Piru CA
1st born of 5 children to Pablo Torres and Luz Torres.
Graduate of Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles.
Attended the University of Southern California transferred to UCLA
Graduated UCLA in 1952
Bachelor of Arts
Major in General Elementary Education
Pepperdine University
Masters Degree
Multicultural Education 1976
School of Education
School teacher for LA Unified School District 30+ years
One of the first Bilingual ESL teachers in Los Angeles and the United States.
Married to George Edward Encinas of Piru CA
Rancher, WWII Veteran, General Motors employee 30 yrs Van Nuys Plant.
Preceded in death by him in 2009.
She is survived by
Daughter Barbara T. Encinas,
Son Edward G. Encinas wife Margarita N. Encinas Grandchildren Natalie Scoville, Jacqueline Encinas, Eric Encinas.
Son Charles M. Encinas
She touched many young lives.
She will be missed and loved by her family.