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Manuel De La Torre Obituary

In loving memory of Manuel De La Torre, born August 14, 1924 in San Bernardino, CA and passed away July 28, 2011 in San Pedro, CA. He is survived by daughter, Denise De La Torre; grandsons, Michael (Alexia) Galaz, and Steven C. De La Torre; and great granddaughter, Ariah Michele Galaz. Rosary at 11:45am and Mass at 12:30pm at St. Peter and Saint Paul Catholic Church in Wilmington, CA on August 4, 2011. Burial private.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Aug. 3, 2011.

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Dianna Duncan

August 9, 2011

Sorry for your loss, I had the pleasure of meeting Manuel through Bill and my Mom. Although I didn't know him very well, he was a kind-hearted person that will be missed. Please accept my condolences.

Jim Randall

August 6, 2011

sorry for your lose. I worked with Manuel at American Can for many years and had the greatest respect for him.

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