Irene E. Torres, 80, of Brighton, passed away June 24. She was born July 6, 1935, in Trujillo, N.M., to Ralph and Tomasita (Crespin) Lucero. She attended schools in Brighton and married John Torres Sept. 20, 1952, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Brighton.
Irene lived in Brighton for the majority of her life where she was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church. She loved cooking for her large family gatherings and enjoyed her daily luncheons with her children and grandchildren. She loved to read. Her favorite author was Stephen King. Irene also enjoyed watching her game shows and Colorado sports. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed by many.
Irene is survived by her children, Fred (Lianna) Torres, of Benkelman, Neb., Rose (Russ) Ferguson, of Brighton; Patricia (Robert) Torres, of Brighton; Annette (Frank) Torres, of Thornton; Mary Torres, of Fort Lupton; and Pete (Lita) Torres, of Thornton; siblings, Henry Lucero, of California; Senida Sena, of Brighton; Ralph Lucero Jr., of Brighton; Sally Garrett, of Thornton; Manuel Lucero, of Brighton; and James Lucero, of Thornton; 22 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John, in 2012; son, John, in 1984; four brothers; and one sister.
The Rosary was June 29 at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home, which handled the arrangements. A memorial Mass was June 30 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Inurnment was at Elmwood Cemetery.