Natalia Torres

Long Beach, California

Jan. 28, 1928 — March 3, 2017

Natalia Fife Torres (née Galvani) passed away on March 3, 2017.

She was born Jan. 28, 1928, in Seaside, Oregon. Natalia (Pat or Patsy to her friends) grew up in Seaside, where her father, William H. Galvani, was mayor.

She is survived by her children Regan Lee, Alicia Torres, Dorian Torres Mullnix and Alan Mark Torres; and three grandchildren, Gabriel and Shannon Mullnix and Vivianne Torres. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Lucy.

Natalia loved the Oregon Coast and moved to Newport after living in California for several years. She moved to Long Beach, California, after a stroke, where she was lovingly cared for by her daughter, Dorian.

Natalia loved music and played classical piano, was an avid reader and lover of mystery books and crossword puzzles, and loved dogs. She worked hard raising four children and became a registered nurse to support her family. We will miss our mother, who was funny, irreverent and smart and took care of her family with hard work and sacrifices. We will miss her very much, but know she is now in a better place, free of pain.