Frank M. Torres

1932 - 2022

FRANK M. TORRES

February 22, 1932 - October 30, 2022

Frank Torres (Grandpa Candy) went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on October 30, 2022. He was at home and surrounded by all of his family.

Frank was born in Santa Maria, California where he met the love of his life, Lorraine. This ended up being a love story and a perfect example of what true love is: A LOVE THAT WOULD LAST FOREVER.

Frank and Lorraine were married for 66 years. Frank, of course, kept counting the years of marriage after his love went to heaven.

This faithful couple raised 14 children. Sons: Frank (Karen), Jesse, James, Philip, Fred, Lance (Gogi), John (Theresa) and Joel. Daughters: Rosalie (Tony) Espinoza, Mary (Lupe) Almaraz, Lorrie (Frank) Lozano, Irene Torres (Chris), Anna Pena and Suzie Manzo.

Frank worked in construction most of his life as a General Contractor. He was proud to build his own homes with the help of his sons and daughters. He will be remembered for his love of: God and family, the beach, his trips to Waller Park (where he met Lorraine), and his day trips to the casino. His great passions were: going to church, praying the Rosary every day, never meeting a stranger and always having candy for his grandchildren and plenty for any children that he might come across during his day.

He leaves behind a legacy of 114 Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren. He is survived by 13 of his Children, his Sister, Beatrice Urias and his brother Rudy Torres.

He was preceded in death by his Wife Lorraine, his Parents Francisco and Rosalia Torres, Brother Alfred Torres, Son Jesse Torres, Son-in-law Tony Espinoza, Daughter-in-law Lynn Torres, Grandson Philip Torres Jr. and Great-Granddaughters Emma and Abigail Hoetker.

His Pallbearers will be Grandsons: Frank Torres, Ruben Espinoza, Jamie Torres, Daniel Almaraz, Herb Pasos, Paul Torres, Nicolas Torres, Frankie Manzo, Benjamin Torres and Jonathon Rocha.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Calvin Kubo, Deanna Salyards FNP-C, Vito Almaraz PA-C, Yvonne Chambers, Craig Harrison, Mr. James Feliz, Bristol Hospice and Nurses Julie and Linda.

A Celebration of Life will be held at: Saint Francis of Assisi Church on Tuesday, November 15 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Mass and Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Francis Church, 900 H Street, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

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