Manuel Ortiz Torres, was born in Santa Rita, NM on August 2, 1954, and entered into eternal rest on December 8, 2023, at his home in Bayard, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Josefina Torres, his eldest brother Victor Torrez, one niece Patricia “Patty” Trujillo, and two nephews Brandon Cuevas, and Silverio Torres, Jr. 

He is survived by two sons, Manuel (Aimee Hern-Torres) and Narciso (Lila) Torres; three sisters, Olga Neff, Linda Strass and Virginia Cuevas; and one brother, Silverio Torres. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Keana, Renee and Narciso Jr., three great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Manuel was a kind, respectful, quiet, and peaceful person who loved his family and would help anyone in need. He would often stop by family’s or friend’s homes or workplace just to say “hello,” and enjoyed gifting small gifts at the same time.  He also enjoyed solving puzzles and enjoyed working with wood and carpentry.

Manuel’s final wishes were to be cremated and have a simple and private funeral service. A memorial service and burial of ashes will take place in the Spring on a date to be determined.

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