Mrs. Maria Perales Martinez Torres, age 76 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Torres was born January 19, 1938 in Mina Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Manuel Perales and Hilaria Martinez. She was a home maker and a Christian. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ricardo Torres. Survivors include; son; Fidencio Torres of Hope, daughter; Antonia Torres of Hope, brother; Baltazar Perales of Hidalgo, Nvo. Leon, Mexico, her sister; Bertha Perales of Hidalgo, Nvo. Leon, Mexico, nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren other family member and friends. Visitation starts at 5:00pm, Friday, April 18, 2014 at Manantial DeVida Church in Hope. Funeral service, 11:00am, Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Manantial DeVida Church in Hope. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Hope. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com