Elmer Torrez was born on January 11, 1956 in Flagstaff, AZ. He passed on October 30, 2023.
Elmer was a Grants High School Gradate then went to work as a young man with Anaconda Uranium Mines. Elmer worked there until the early 80's retried early in his life due to disability. Elmer enjoyed the casinos, he loved joyrides in the mountains along with short hiking adventures. Elmer also enjoyed entertaining his friends. Elmer was a Legend..
Elmer is survived by his spouse Nicoll Goltz, brothers Clifford (Angela) Torrez, Leo (Cheryl) Torrez and Joey (Norina) Torrez. His sisters Brenda Duran, Celine (Danny) Vigil, Teresa (Mario) Marquez, and Debbie (Joseph) Jaramillo.
Elmer was preceded in death by his father Rosaleo Torrez, mother Dora Torrez, Sister Patricia Torrez and Bother Ronnie Torrez.
Pallbearers will be Joey and Joseph Torrez. Honorary pallbearers are Clifford Torrez, Leo Torrez, Ronnie Torrez and Joey Torrez.
A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Wednesday November 8, 2023 at 9:30am at San Rafael Catholic Church in San Rafael, NM. A reception will follow at the San Rafael Hall.