Esther Torres, age 61, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Atrium Health in Shelby.
Esther was born Sunday, December 13, 1964 in Celaya, Mexico to Guillermina Irma Romero who resides in Mexico and the late Isaac Torres Ramirez. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved taking care of her family. Esther enjoyed shopping, crocheting and gardening. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband of thirty-five years, Gerardo Mendoza Perez; children, Mariana T. Romero, Guillermo M. Torres, Mayte M. Torres, Maritza M. Torres; siblings, Ruben Torres, Raquel Torres, Isaac Torres, Lorena Torres, Mario Torres, Elizabeth Torres, Norma Torres, Mayra Torres; grandchildren, Joaquin, Isaac, Ivory, Ilian, Kameron, Lorenzo, Koa and Andrea Guadalupe.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 21st and celebrated by Reverend Father Herbert Burke at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will take place at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 20th at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Deacon Andy Cilone officiating with a Wake to follow until 8:00 pm. Esther will be buried at the Celaya Municipal Cemetery in Mexico.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.
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