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1935
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2009
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christine Briceno
March 19, 2012
GORGE DE LA TORRE.. YOU WERE MY UNCLE.. SANDRA IS MY MOTHER.. I NEVER MET YOU BUT ALWAYS HEARD YOUR NAME.. GOD BLESS ALL OF MY DE LA TORRE FAMILY.. HOPEFULLY IN PARADISE WE WILL MEET.. SAY HELLO TO MY GRANDPA GORGE FOR ME :') love your niece Christine Briceno..
May 11, 2010
To the De La Torre Family, Lela, I have thought of you and George many times during the years as did Austin,(who we lost last year) He often spoke of George, We had many good times with you and your family and our other friends like the Jensens and the Meeks. I just found out about Georges passing and wanted to tell you how sorry I am. Joan Byrd 661 212 4085 or [email protected], I would really like to hear from you when you feel like contacting me. Joan Byrd
Ezequiel Rivas
March 10, 2009
To a man that was respected with love and wisdom. He has given much more to his frinds and family. God bless.
Wayne & Toni Gemmell
February 28, 2009
The De La Torre Family,
The passing of a Loved One is a time of sorrow. I choose to Celebrate his Life rather than to mourn his passing.George was a kind and generous person who always had the youth of our community on the top of his help list.
Our Prayers go out to the Family.
Jay Rogina
February 28, 2009
Aaron & The De La Torre Family, May the Lord be with you during these difficult times.
Jay Rogina - Vistage Group
Hortensia Merida
February 27, 2009
Dear De La Torre Family,
We are so deeply saddened to hear about George's passing. Our sincere condolences. George will be remembered as such a kind and generous man. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hortensia Merida & Family
Christen Ortiz with George "Menudo Man" de la Torre
February 27, 2009
Mark Mitchell
February 27, 2009
To the Juanita's and De La Torre Families-
Our hearts are with you.
Martin Medina
February 27, 2009
I met Mr. De La Torre when I worked at MCC many years ago and remember him as such a kind gentleman. My prayers and thoughts go out to those at Juanitas and to the De La Torre family.
Salvador Figueroa
February 26, 2009
Please accept our dearest sympathy and we will keep you in our prayers. "Remember that special people can never be forgotten,for the memories will live for ever in our hearts" God Bless your family-
Numero Uno Markets
Tom Ragusa
February 26, 2009
I first met Mr. De La Torre in the 1980's at the canning plant. He was a proud father and business owner. He will be missed. My condolences to the De La Torre / Juanita Foods Family
Irma Esparza
February 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. A TRUE loss to Humanity............
Gus & Kimberly Mantikas
February 26, 2009
Our hearts and pryers are with you all in this time of sadness, We hope in time his
wonderful memories will bring you comfort.
Alejandra Solano
February 26, 2009
To The Torre Family,
Alexe Demos, Inc. would like to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I met Mr.George Torre once and he gave me the sence immediately of a generous and caring man. We have been blessed to have had the opportunity of working with such a valued family. And all I can say I wish I would have been able to know him more. He is in a better place and he will always be watching over you and his love ones.
~ Alejandra Solano
Russ and Donna Nemeth
February 26, 2009
De La Torre Family, Russ and I send our deepest sympathy to you. George was such a generous and caring man. He gave so much to everyone and will be so missed. We remember the great company parties at Juanita's and dancing the night away at them with the De La Torre family. We will dance again someday with you George in heaven.
God Bless.
Carol Ross
February 26, 2009
To The De La Torre Family,
Knowing George for the past nine years, I realized early on what a wonderful man he truly was. He loved life and the people that surrounded his life. He touched all of our hearts. He made the world a better place. I will always remember George De La Torre!
Julie Anderson
February 26, 2009
It has been over 10 years since I have worked for Mr. D. The memories are still with me as if they were yesterday. He was an incredible Man, Husband, Father and Grandfather. He taught me many things in the years I worked for him. He will be missed by those who knew him well and those who knew him for his generosity. His smile will never be forgotten nor will his loyalty toward his family, friends, charities and Juanita's Foods.
May God be with the De La Torre family at this time. My prayers are with you.
Denise De La Torre
February 26, 2009
My dear cousins, sincere condolences at this time. Please know that my prayers are ongoing for you all. It is hard losing one of our own, but remember that now is the time to use your spiritual strength that we have learned as a family.
Much Love, Denise De La Torre Galaz
Elizabeth Frew
February 26, 2009
It was an honour to work Mr D. His respect was valued by all, it was always a pleasure to see him in the Plant and the Family of Juanita's will miss him deeply.
"We want to tell you something
So there won't be any doubt
You're so wonderful to think of
But so had to do without.
God Bless
And my prayers are with the De La Torre Family
Elizabeth Frew
Angie Monteverde
February 26, 2009
A great man who created so many wonderful memories. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
North, Pat and family Selvey
February 26, 2009
Although we have been away from Wilmington for 8 years we still remember all the good times and people. George, Lee and family were a big part of those memories. Made our great God give comfort and healing in the days ahead for the love ones and made the thought of friends who help bear this burden give hope and love from those who so deeply care.
Ray and Carrie Saffell
February 26, 2009
De La Torre family, Our deepest sympathies go out to you. Always a kind and loving man we will greatly miss. Wonderful times on the golf course. Such a respected person in the business arena.
Our prayers are with you always,
Jack and Alice Saffell
February 26, 2009
Our prayers go out to the De La Torre family. Such wonderful times during the college baseball seasons with the boys. The trips to Hawaii will fondly be remembered. Such a wonderful man to all.
He will be greatly missed. Truly a blessed man and family.
Shirley D. Atencio
February 25, 2009
Dearest Lee and family,
The Community of Wilmington shares the loss of your husband, dad and grandfather . George will remember not only for his generosity, but also for his kindness and gentle manner. George was exceptional man who led a remarkable life. George will be missed not only by his family but also by his community. George may you rest in peace …May you be God’s Angel to all who love and miss you…
To George's mother Elsie Morales we share your grieve.
No mother should have to bury their child...
Ned and Anna Salcido
February 25, 2009
Our hearts reach out to the De La Torre family.George Was truly A gentleman in every sense of the word. May God bless you and help you through this great loss.Ned and Anna Salcido
Loraine (Lori) Roberts
February 25, 2009
When I worked at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, I was in charge of getting the door prizes for the mixers. I remember one time I went down to Juanita's to pick up the door prize and I met Gina - daughter. George always made sure to donate a door prize every month at the mixers and also at the Black Tie event.
Kanda Puga
February 25, 2009
George DE La Torre, was a very kind man and loved his family deeply. When I think of George and Lee I think of the story book marriage, George was a unique gentleman, and a wonderful grandfather to all his beautiful grandchildren and was so kind to our daughter Stephanie our daughter who is expecting a baby in june and George told Stephanie that she was going to have a baby boy, George walked a mountain and said Stephanie was going to have a Girl and the Doctor said that Stephanie was having a Baby girl, this touched my heart. George you are so special.
Johnny Puga
February 25, 2009
George and I shared in common grandkids, I'm father of Stephanie. Mr. De La Torre was a very Special, Special, human being he will be deeply missed by all.
Jose Garcia
February 25, 2009
My prayers are with De La Torre Family. I am lucky to have been employ with his company. He had a great kind heart. He will always be remember.
Jose L. Garcia & Family
kathleen Kolodge (Meeks)
February 25, 2009
George and Lela were great friend to my parents and myself from when I was a little girl in elementary school. I grew up next door to them when George's dad worked at the cannery. George used to bring us smoked fish to try. Boy, was that delicious. I can still remember unwrapping it in the white butcher paper and the aroma of the fish. My dad remembers George bringing home "samples" of his menudo to get my dad's perspective. George had to get the spices just right. What a kind and special man you were to me growing up George. You and your family will hold a special place in my heart forever. My prayers go out to all of you.
Aida Fernandez
February 25, 2009
De La Torre Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this dificult time. Mr. De La Torre will be greatly missed.
Christina Anderson
February 25, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. De la Torre in 1995 at a Food Drive in Wilmington, Ca. I was a member of the Wilmington Teen Center Council. It was so cold and we were handing out bags of food to those in need. Mr. De la Torre came over with a HUGE hot pot of menudo for us. He was so generous and very kind. He later took the Teen Council to Tony Romas for all our hard work. I always remembered him and would speak highly of him. He was very good to us. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, he was a wonderful man. I hope you find comfort in your loving memories. Blessings,
Jack & Terry Babbitt
February 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the De La Torre family during the celebration of George's extraordinary life.
Vincent & Frances Machado
February 25, 2009
Mrs. De La Torre, Gina and Mark, we were sadden to hear about George's passing. We know he will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families.
Matt Hall
February 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. George or Lad as my Grandmother and Grandfather always use to refer to him as was a kind and gentle man to me and my brother. I can always remember his smile and laugh as he saw us riding our go carts around in the cannery. I have many fond memories of the old cannery and George will always big a big part of that. I feel your loss.
Matt Hall
Mary Lou & Winky Schatan Optical Gallery
February 25, 2009
We were so saddened to hear the news of George's passing. We will always remember him as a kind, generous man who dearly loved his family. What a wonderful role model for any child of any color who wants to see how hard work and tenacity pays off. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family. He will surely be missed.
Charlie & Susie Mulcahy
February 25, 2009
George was a Business Icon in Wilmington. I had the pleasure of working with George while we were members of the Wilmington Optimists Club. We became good friends as a result. George was a smart businessman and he knew how to give his customers what they wanted. He helped me on several occasions with good sound business advice. George NEVER forgot where he came from and had a great desire to help the youth of Wilmington. We will miss his kind wisdom. George always liked those really fancy golf courses and now he is playing on the most perfect one of all. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all his family and friends.
John Barbieri
February 25, 2009
George was a great man. My condolences to his family that he loved so much.
Dan Hoffman
February 25, 2009
I will always be grateful for the abundant gifts that George gave to Wilmington. He continually gave of his time talent and treasures to help make Wilmington a better place to live and work. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Johnny Urrea
February 25, 2009
Lee and Family, George was my Friend and I will miss Him. Our Prayers an Thoughts Are With You an All the Family. God Bless You and All The Family. Josie and Johnny.
Steve Simpson
February 25, 2009
George was a kind and wise man who will be missed by my family and me. He had many words of wisdom for me and I will always be greatful for his insight. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.
Stephanie Simpson Armstrong
February 25, 2009
George was a very special friend to my Dad and our family and he will be greatly missed.
Margaret Manzo
February 24, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with the De La Torre Family. Lad was a great and kind cousin. He will be missed by all of us.
Margaret Manzo and Family.
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