Mary De La Torre Flores entered into eternal life on May 9, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born July 22, 1933 in Santa Paula, CA to the late Quirino and Cruz De La Torre. She was a lifelong resident. She was preceded in death by her siblings Manuel De La Torre, Carmen Thurman, Frank De La Torre, Luis De La Torre and Tereso De La Torre. Mary is survived by her 3 loving daughter’s, Leticia “Tisha” De La Torre Flores, Norma Flores Viorato (Jacinto) and Anita Flores (Guillermo Magdaleno); her sister Henrietta Eichert; grandchildren Anita, Estela, Javi, Angelica, Jose-Angel, Octavio, Cliff, Antonio, Crista-Carina, Evie; 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; many nieces and nephews.
Mary attended Santa Paula Union High School and Ventura College. She was a dedicated, hard worker and took pride in whatever capacity she was in. She was employed by numerous agencies including Mupu Citrus Packing House, California Department of Motor Vehicles, Youth Employment Service and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Mary retired after 18 years of employment from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, where she served so graciously. Mary was extremely proud of her time at the DA’s office.
During her free time Mary enjoyed gardening, reading, shopping and cheering on her favorite two teams, the LA Lakers and LA Dodgers. She would always make sure she was home on time to watch her teams play. Mary loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. She was funny, loved to make others laugh and the life of any social gathering.
We would like to acknowledge & give thanks to Mary’s grandson, Javi for always being at her side and attentive to her needs.
Services are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Santa Paula, 128 S. 8th St, Santa Paula, CA 93060. (805)525-5595.
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