Raquel Torres Sun City, Arizona Obituary

Raquel Torres

On Monday, November 16th, Raquel Torres passed away after a 15 month fight with colon cancer. All her family and close friends were by her side. She was 44 years old. Raquel Torres was born on September 10, 1971 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the firstborn child for her mother Petra Lloyd and Luis Angel Torres (deceased).<br><br>Raquel was a medical assistant for Dr. Miguel Gomez for 10 years. She loved the Cardinals and going to games, riding motorcycles, going to her daughter's volleyball games and most of all she loved to go dance salsa with her husband, family and friends. She was a very strong, nurturing and loving mother to her children, grandchildren and she was the same way to her family and friends. What will be remembered and missed most about her is her strong, nurturing spirit and her ability to be there to give a hand up to anyone in need. She was a true fighter and would tell you what you needed to hear. Her biggest accomplishment were her children and husband of 25 years. Family was first for her and she was very dedicated and loyal to them.<br><br>Raquel is survived by her husband of 25 years, Luis Sanchez, her sons: Luis Jr, Matthew, Joshua, daughter: Kiara, grandchildren: Maya, Jayden, Carter, Sophie, Annalise, mother and father: Petra and Randy Lloyd, mother-in-law: Cruz Valcarel and Luis Sanchez (deceased), sister: Nadine, brothers: Aramis, Gio, Johnny, Angel, Luis. Not to forget her many Tio's and Titi's here in AZ but also in New Jersey, Puerto Rico along with her nephews and nieces and many, many cousins that love her and will forever miss her, and her close friends that hold her dear to their heart.<br><br>"REMEMBER OUR LOVE"<br> I was chosen today<br> I'm learning to fly<br> the world took me away<br> but please don't you cry.<br><br> And I chose you today<br> to try and be strong<br> so please don't you cry<br> and don't say that I'm gone.<br><br> When you're feeling alone<br> just remember our love,<br> I'm up near the stars<br> looking down from above.<br><br> Remember our love<br> in a moment you'll see<br> that I'm still here beside you<br> when you're thinking of me.<br><br> By: Julia Epp<br><br>"You will forever be my girl. We will meet again. LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART." Your loving husband Luis.<br><br>I would like to tribute a special thank you to Titi Annie. You have been a true warrior for us through all of the difficult times. Thank you for the early mornings and late nights staying all day with Raquel and mom when they needed it the most. Thank you for all the support and strength helping our mother and your sister. Without you this battle would have been twice as hard. Raquel was so grateful and I know she expressed that to you. No words could express the gratitude for the unconditional love you have given to Raquel, Mom, myself and Lu and the kids. You have always been with us through every walk of our lives your not just my aunt you are like my other sister. I love you with all my heart. Love Nadine.<br><br>We will celebrate Raquel's life at Regency Mortuary on November 21st at 3pm. 9850 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ, 85351.
September 10, 1971 - November 16, 201509/10/197111/16/2015
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On Monday, November 16th, Raquel Torres passed away after a 15 month fight with colon cancer. All her family and close friends were by her side. She was 44 years old. Raquel Torres was born on September 10, 1971 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the firstborn child for her mother Petra Lloyd and Luis Angel Torres (deceased).

Raquel was a medical assistant for Dr. Miguel Gomez for 10 years. She loved the Cardinals and going to games, riding motorcycles, going to her daughter's volleyball games and most of all she loved to go dance salsa with her husband, family and friends. She was a very strong, nurturing and loving mother to her children, grandchildren and she was the same way to her family and friends. What will be remembered and missed most about her is her strong, nurturing spirit and her ability to be there to give a hand up to anyone in need. She was a true fighter and would tell you what you needed to hear. Her biggest accomplishment were her children and husband of 25 years. Family was first for her and she was very dedicated and loyal to them.

Raquel is survived by her husband of 25 years, Luis Sanchez, her sons: Luis Jr, Matthew, Joshua, daughter: Kiara, grandchildren: Maya, Jayden, Carter, Sophie, Annalise, mother and father: Petra and Randy Lloyd, mother-in-law: Cruz Valcarel and Luis Sanchez (deceased), sister: Nadine, brothers: Aramis, Gio, Johnny, Angel, Luis. Not to forget her many Tio's and Titi's here in AZ but also in New Jersey, Puerto Rico along with her nephews and nieces and many, many cousins that love her and will forever miss her, and her close friends that hold her dear to their heart.

"REMEMBER OUR LOVE"
I was chosen today
I'm learning to fly
the world took me away
but please don't you cry.

And I chose you today
to try and be strong
so please don't you cry
and don't say that I'm gone.

When you're feeling alone
just remember our love,
I'm up near the stars
looking down from above.

Remember our love
in a moment you'll see
that I'm still here beside you
when you're thinking of me.

By: Julia Epp

"You will forever be my girl. We will meet again. LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART." Your loving husband Luis.

I would like to tribute a special thank you to Titi Annie. You have been a true warrior for us through all of the difficult times. Thank you for the early mornings and late nights staying all day with Raquel and mom when they needed it the most. Thank you for all the support and strength helping our mother and your sister. Without you this battle would have been twice as hard. Raquel was so grateful and I know she expressed that to you. No words could express the gratitude for the unconditional love you have given to Raquel, Mom, myself and Lu and the kids. You have always been with us through every walk of our lives your not just my aunt you are like my other sister. I love you with all my heart. Love Nadine.

We will celebrate Raquel's life at Regency Mortuary on November 21st at 3pm. 9850 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ, 85351.

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Nov
21
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Saturday, November 21 2015
03:00 PM
Regency Mortuary
9850 W. Thunderbird Road
Sun City, AZ 85351
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