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Torres, Catalina 'Katie'

The Newton Kansan

Obituary: Catalina 'Katie' Torres

Catalina "Katie" Torres, 81, of Newton, died on Saturday (May 14, 2011) at the Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita. 

Katie was born on Nov. 25, 1929, in Mulvane. She was raised by Frank and Bertha Martinez, moving to Newton as a child. She married Felix Torres in Newton; he died on Oct. 29, 1985. 

Katie had worked several years at Lupe's Carry-Out, El Torro Restaurant, Hurst Egg Factory and Hehr International. 

Survivors include her longtime companion, Jose Martinez of the home; four sons, Vincent "Barney" Torres of Newton, Patrick "Gordy" Torres of Newton, Pedro "Pete" Torres of Newton and Alex "Little Groovy" Torres of Wichita; three daughters, Cecilia "Nini" Llamas of Newton, Victoria Torres of Wichita and Rosie "Parchi" Torres of Newton; two brothers, Nick Martinez and wife, Cruz of Independence, and Ray Vargas of Topeka; one sister, Narcisa Martinez of San Bernadino, Calif.; sister-in-law, Carol Martinez of Newton; 28 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. 

Katie also is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard Martinez; and sister, Juanita Martinez. 

Friends may call from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton. 

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, and the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. 

A memorial has been established with the Kidney Dialysis Center in Newton; contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114. 

Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com. 

Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton.

Owner of originalHarvey County Genealogical Society
Date16 May 2011
Linked toCatalina (Martinez) Torres

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