Steven Lawrence Torres, 59, of Greeley, CO passed away February 3, 2018 at the Colorado Acute Hospital in Denver.He was born November 14, 1959 in Pueblo, CO to Napoteon and Eulalia (Gonzales) Torres. He moved to Longmont as a child with his family where he grew up and attended school. Steven was an excellent auto mechanic, and worked at a truck stop.In 1998 his life was forever changed in a tragic accident while at work that left him paralyzed. Steven endured many hours of rehabilitation, and when that was completed he was determined to live life to his fullest potential. He never let his disability hold him back. Unable to return to work, he still had an ear and an eye to diagnosis a mechanical problem with a car. He enjoyed gambling, appreciated ˜hot chicks' and had a passion for green chili.He was preceded in death by his father, brother Rudy Ortega, Jr. in 2008 and sister Theresa Worrell in 2011.Steven is survived by his mother Lola Ortega and step-dad Rudy Ortega; siblings Rachel Garcia, Vickie Benson, Caroline Montez, David Torres, Sara McGraw, Juan Ortega and Ramon Ortega and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00pm Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Interment at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.
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