Mona Lisa Torres, 58, of North Platte, NE passed away on June 4, 2021, at Great Plains Health surrounded by her loved ones. On this day many of her friends and family made their way to say “good-bye” to Mona as she was dearly loved by her family and friends. She was born on March 12, 1963, to Tony Torres Sr. and Josephine Torres (Torrez) at Memorial Hospital in North Platte.

Mona grew up and went to school in North Platte graduating with the class of 1983. Mona had a passion to take care of people and for about 20 years she worked as a nursing assistant working in long-term care facilities. After Mona took on a couple of jobs, due to crippling hands she could no longer work.

She was always the life of the party and loved to have a good time. Always bright, eccentric, and wild is how she will always be remembered. Her wild spirit will be missed by everyone.

Mona is survived by her lifelong significant other, Ben Yates; mother, Josephine; little brother, Tony Jr.; little sister, Shirley; daughter, Leslie; sons, San and Blake (Vanessa) Suhr; grandchildren, Kianna, Cruiz, Aubriella, Azalea, and Freesia; step-grandchildren, Angelo, Fabian, Gerber, and Genesis; and many friends, aunts, uncles, and a whole slew of cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Tony Sr.; multiple aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Pat’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, with Reverend Josh Brown celebrating. Burial was at the Ogallala Cemetery next to her father, Tony Sr.