Rolando Torres

Rolando Torres

Rolando Torres Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 29 to Jul. 31, 2008.
TORRES _ Rolando August 23, 1952 - July 25, 2008 Rolando Torres of Calgary went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 25, 2008 at the age of 55 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lilian; daughters Pamela and Jennifer; mother Aurora; brothers Eduardo, Manuel, and Lorenzo, Jr.; sisters Fe and Aida; nieces and nephews in Calgary, Agnes (Arnel), William (Cora), Federico (Cathy), and Ebony (Robert); and numerous relatives and friends. Roland was born in the Philippines, and moved to Calgary where he became a successful Piping Designer in the Oil & Gas Industry for twenty-eight years. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) today, July 31, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Catholic Church (corner of 4 Street and Northmount Drive N.W.) on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . In living memory of Roland Torres, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: 403-248-8585.

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Frank & Becky Tigley

July 31, 2008

Lilian, Pamela and Jennifer: Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the passing of Pare Roland. It has been a while since we had contact with you all and were shocked to know about the sad news. May the Lord our God comfort and strengthen you in your time of sorrow.

Victor & Agnes Paralejas

July 31, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Eldeen Barrett

July 30, 2008

Lillian and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joey & Dory Zapanta

July 30, 2008

My deepest sympathy to your family. Roland and I worked together at Norton & Harrsion between 1974 and 1976. He visited me when he worked at H.A. Simons in Vancouver.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Marilyn Schafer

July 30, 2008

Lilian, Pamela & Jennifer: We were saddened to learn of Rolando's passing. May God bring you comfort & strength at this difficult time.

Marilyn Andrada

July 30, 2008

The news of Roland's death was a great shock to all of us. Our thougths are with you as you mourn your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

For a short time that I have worked with Roland, I have known him to be a nice, kind and witty person. My colleagues and I really enjoyed his humor and his company. We will surely miss him.

Please extend our heartfelt condolence to you and your family. We pray that time and good memories will ease up your sorrow. May you find consolation knowing that a lot of us care and share in your loss.

Leny dela Cruz

July 30, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe & Maggie Diaz & Family

July 30, 2008

To The Torres Family,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Roger Pelosi

July 30, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Pete Cejalvo

July 29, 2008

Lilian & Family,

My sympathy and condolences in the loss of you beloved one, pareng Roland.

Pete

Rey Valencia

July 29, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Esperanza Forbes

July 29, 2008

Lillian & family,
My condolences and prayers for the passing of Roland..May his soul rest in peace,

Espie

Oscar Viaje

July 29, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Angelito Dizon

July 29, 2008

Dear Lilian and Family,
My wife and I will pray for the repose of the soul of your beloved loss.
Lito & Agnes

Eric Gumapas

July 29, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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