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Carol Torres Obituary

Carol Ann Torres Carol Ann Torres, 59, of Topeka, passed away January 11, 2014. She was born on November 22, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Silvino and Caroline (Espinosa) Gomez. Carol married Isidoro G. Torres on July 20, 1974 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2007. She is survived by her mother Caroline Gomez of Topeka, her daughters, Sonya Torres Gardenhire, Silvie Lynn Torres, and Julie Torres, all of Topeka, five sisters, Sylvia (Steve) Litwin, Oceanside, California, Debbie (Art) Gomez, Cindy (David) Harper, Joann Gomez-Oliver, and Denise (Chuck) Gomez, all of Topeka, 4 grandchildren, Marcus Jones, Mya Jones, Xavier Koerth, and Lauren Koerth, 5 step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Carol was also preceded in death by her father. Carol will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., with a parish rosary at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Carol Ann Torres
Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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February 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Beverly Friess ~Lynette,Bernadette,Jeanette&Annette

January 17, 2014

Sorry to hear about Carol, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Tim and Mindy Sieve
Topeka

January 16, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss of Carol. May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Even though Carol may be gone, her memory will forever live on in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
- Josephine & Bob Garcia and family

Dennis Kelly

January 16, 2014

Cindy, Dave, Ryan and Mark,

Very Sorry for your loss, I know it was a difficult fight, but you fought it. Your Sister knows that.
Please take care, will hope to see you all soon.

Kimberly Moore

January 15, 2014

Denise,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time. May the memories of your sister bring you all a lifetime of comfort and a smile to your face. Love you

Meredith Preisner

January 15, 2014

Gomez/Torres family...
Each and every one of you are in our hearts and our prayers. Please know that we are here to do anything we can for you. We can only hope that the love and support you receive from your large group of friends and family will help you through this very difficult time. Carol will always be remembered with great fondness. Our love to you all,
Craig, Meredith & Victoria

Meredith Preisner

January 15, 2014

Joann,
You know how much you and your whole family mean to me. You guys made me a part of your extended family many, many years ago and I will always cherish that! My fondest memories of Carol are when she would call you at work, but ask for me first so she could call you goofy names or ask me what you were really doing! Her sense of humor was priceless and I know she loved you with all her heart. I hope your memories of laughter and silliness with her will help carry you through this very difficult time. Love you unconditionally,
Mere

Julie Eggenberger

January 15, 2014

Dear Cindy-keeping you and your family in our hearts and prayers. God Bless.

David & Dee Howland

January 15, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gomez family at this time. Wishing you all the best.

Pam Seastrom

January 15, 2014

Cindy and family, my heart goes out to all of you. Your sister is no doubt very proud of her family and everything that you have done. Praying for strength for all of you; love each other and remember Carol's love for you.
Pam Seastrom

Sally Ortega Head

January 15, 2014

To the Gomez & Torres family,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May the memories of Carol bring you strength and comfort. Know that she is watching over all of you and is no longer suffering. May God Bless you all.

Sally Ortega Head

rose standifer (Lopez)

January 15, 2014

To the Gomez and Torres families so sorry for your loss. I hope your memories comfort your heart. Your in my prayers.

Heather Pavlick

January 15, 2014

my prayers for comfort are with the entire family during this time,Carol had a truly beautiful soul and was one of the strongest women I've ever known. I consider myself privileged having gotten the pleasure of knowing her.

Diana Zarazua

January 14, 2014

To the entire Gomez family, may peace be upon you and memories be remembered. I last saw Carol at the casino. Who would have thought that she would be winning up at the casino in heaven. God bless.

January 14, 2014

Silvie, Xavier, Lauren:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know she's struggled a lot in the past and due to that, we must feel she is in a much better place. Give each other some hugs!
Pam (Gma Pam)

Lillie Verser

January 14, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Carol. She had suffered for several years and now its over. You could never tell because she wouldn't complain. She was a very good friend to have. She was right by my side when my brother passed in 1981. I know Carol was a wonderful daughter sister and mother. She will greatly be missed. Rest peacefully Carol. Love you forever, Lillie.

January 14, 2014

Joann-Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this difficult time. God bless you all and give you peace. Dick and Dorothy Taylor

Daniel Guzman

January 14, 2014

Debbie and Art sorry for the loss of your big sis.May are the memories of the good times you had with her keep you strong.May she rest in peace your friend Daniel Guzman.

Melissa Crane

January 14, 2014

Cindy and family,

So very sorry for the loss of your sister. May you find comfort in your many memories.

Lisa Schwartz

January 13, 2014

Joan,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending prayers! Sorry for your loss.

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Zarazua

January 13, 2014

To the entire Gomez family, Words can not express how very sorry I am to hear of Carol's passing. Joe and I will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Keep strong and take comfort in each other during this difficult time.

Briana Cox

January 13, 2014

Debbie-
I'm so sorry about your loss. I didn't know Carol for that long but she was always a blessing to be around. May God have his loving arms around each and every family member in this time of sorrow.

Kaila Cox

January 13, 2014

To Debbie I`m so very sorry for your loss of your sis, may God comfort you and your family during this hard time. your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless!!

Heidi Johnson-Haney

January 13, 2014

To the entire Gomez/Torrez family, I am so sorry to hear that Carol has passed away. She was always such a nice person with a beautiful smile and those big Gomez girl dimples. Keep your memories close to your heart, they will help you through this terrible loss.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Yolanda Duran

January 13, 2014

My heart goes out to you as you lay your sister/daughter to rest. God be with you all. Working at Stormont gave me the opportunity to visit with Carol. I asked her if there was anything she would like to eat, to which she replied with a big grin "a tamale." You should have seen the smile on her face when I took one, Carol ate the masa as I munched on the meat, it was priceless!!!

Jerri Scott

January 13, 2014

Silvie, Sonya, Julie and family-

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman and i have so many great memories of laughing with her. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Cindy & Don Du Boix

January 13, 2014

Joann,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God be with you all.

Brenda Owens

January 13, 2014

May God be with your family and sister in Heaven

Christy (Thurman) Davis and Family

January 13, 2014

Sonya, Silvie & Julie--

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Larry Morrow

January 13, 2014

To the Gomez family I am very sorry for your loo. May god bless your family and help you through this time of need.

Theresa Barranco

January 13, 2014

Sonya, Silvie Lynn & Julie & Family,

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of loss. Your mom was a very beautiful and sweet lady.

With greatest sympathy,
Theresa (Mendoza) Barranco and Family

Roxann Munoz-florez

January 13, 2014

Denise, I'm sorry about the loss of your sister. Please know that we are praying for all of you. May the perpetual light shine upon her. Amen.

Adam & Rose Villalobos

January 13, 2014

Ms. Gomes and Girls,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending you this message with our sympathy. May God comfort all of you during this time. God Bless You All.

Adrian & Tish (Padilla) Alcala

January 13, 2014

Godspeed Carol on your journey home. May your loved ones find peace knowing you are with loved ones who have gone before you. You are now in the presence of God. Peace to each of you today and in the days to come.

AMANDA SMITH

January 13, 2014

My heart and prayers goes out to Carol's family. God Bless

Roseann Estrada

January 13, 2014

Sylvia,Debbie and families....My heart gos out to you..may the Lord embrace you in this difficult time..again my deepest sympathy.

Roseann

January 13, 2014

Extending our prayers and sympathy to the Torres and Gomez Families.

Dominic and Roseanne Gutierrez

Phil Ortega

January 13, 2014

Sorry for your Loss God Bless you all at this time.Phil Ortega and Family.

Rita Negrete-Phelps

January 13, 2014

May God comfort all of you during this difficult time. Carol will trully be missed.

Joanne (Snoopy) Munoz

January 13, 2014

Mrs. Gomez, my heart goes out to you and your family. I know God is with you. (Hi Sylvia).

January 13, 2014

Gomez And Torres Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this. May your memories of Carol bring you all comfort.

Rosemary R Gutierrez & Family

Paul & Margie Cervantez

January 13, 2014

Denise, JoAnn & Debbie & all the family: Paul & I are so sorry for your loss. May she now rest in peace and may the Good Lord watch over all of you and fill you with peace and happy memories!

Rachel Rodriguez

January 13, 2014

Our prayers are with you Gomez Family.

Karen & Rick Stadler

January 13, 2014

Denise- Rick and I will keep your family in our prayers during this difficult time. May God be with you all, and peace be with you and your family.

annie

January 13, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tina Gamble

January 13, 2014

To the Gomez family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Carol...everytime I would see Carol she would have a smile on her face regardless of how she felt......Carol will be missed by lots and lots of people.. she was well loved.

Tara Merkel Nicholas

January 12, 2014

Torres/Gomez Families,

I'm truly going to miss my Carol Annie..what a wonderful friend she was to me... I've known her so long I felt part of your family.. love you much.. you are all in my heart <3 prayers and comfort for you ~ I will miss her very much ~

Kimberly Moore

January 12, 2014

Denise,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers durring this difficult time. If you need anything, give me a call.

Cindy Negrete

January 12, 2014

Torres/Gomez family-
Sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all at this time.

yvonne caceres-burns

January 12, 2014

May the Gomez family find comfort in their loss through family and friends and most of all God.

YVONNE CACERES-BURNS

January 12, 2014

To the Gomez Family. we grew up neighbors but became family. Know all of us Burns' family express our deepest love for you all. Carol was our family and she now shines above us all! God bless you all! love Yvonne, Katherine, Daniel, Susan and Vicky Burns

Mary & Jesse Aguilera

January 12, 2014

Dear Aunt Carolyn and girls, I am so sorry to hear about Carol. My prayers are always with you and your never forgotten!
I love you!

Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home

January 12, 2014

On behalf of the staff at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home we would like to extend our sincere condolences to Carol's family.

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