Richard Michael De la Torre

Richard Michael de la Torre, beloved father, grandfather, son, uncle, brother and friend passed away peacefully on December 10, 2007 after having suffered a brain stem stroke. He was 56 years old. Richard was born in El Paso on October 27, 1951 and grew up in Houston. He graduated from Lamar High School in 1969 and went on to attend University of St. Thomas. Richard enjoyed spending time with his two grandchildren, debating politics, reading, keeping up with the latest movies and watching college football. He was one of the most outgoing and kind people that we knew. He befriended many and will be missed dearly. Richard was preceded in death by his first wife and soul mate, Lois Allen de la Torre and his father, Michael de la Torre. He is survived by his mother, Joy Dean Lincoln; his sister, Linda Bolton; his brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Ceci de la Torre; his three loving daughters and sons-in-law: Jennifer and Liviu Ignat, Sarah and Adam Williams and Taylor de la Torre; his two grandchildren, Luka Ignat and Emily Williams, who were the light of his life; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. A memorial mass will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church (2140 Westheimer, Houston 77098) on Friday, December 14, 2007 at 4:00 PM. A reception will follow with details announced at the mass. In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests that donations be made in Richard's memory to the Christus VNA Hospice and Palliative Care. 601 Sawyer Street # 750 Houston, Texas 77007 Phone:713-630-55 50 www.christusfoundation.org