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Kathleen Torres Obituary

Kathleen Ann Torres, born October 25th 1950 in Brownwood, TX, went on to be with our Heavenly Father on November 11th 2013. Kathy grew up in the Denver, Colorado area where she graduated from the University of Northern Colorado. She later moved to Midland, Texas where she met her husband of 35 years Joel R. Torres. While in Midland she worked for the City of Midland Municipal court for 20 plus years as a court clerk. Joel and Kathy were blessed with 2 wonderful baby boys, Daniel and Emmanuel Torres. Kathy was a wonderful, caring wife, mother, sister, niece, cousin and aunt but most importantly a beautiful person inside and out. She helped raise her children with unconditional love and dedication to her family. Her family always came first. She was always willing to help others and truly was unselfish, thoughtful and considerate in her life. Her family and friends will always miss her presence but her heart and soul will continue with each and every one of us. Kathleen is survived by her husband Joel R. Torres; son Daniel Z. Torres; daughter in law Krystal N. Torres; grand-daughter Katana M. Torres; grand-sons Alex and Matthew James Torres; sister Betty Ellen Dawkins; aunt Dora F. Zepeda; also many family members from the Ft. Worth, Denver, Midland Areas. As well as family from Zimapan Hidalgo, Mexico. She was preceded by her Mother Betty Lee Ethridge; father Maximino Zepeda; brother Max Zepeda; sister Sharon Trato; son Emmanuel Z. Torres. Rosary will be held tonight at 7:00 pm at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Chapel. A funeral service is set for Friday, November 15, 2013 at 10:30 am also at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Chapel. Father Gilberto Rodriguez will officiate. Funeral service is under the direction of Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home and Chapel. Family messages and condolences may be emailed to: [email protected] or you can visit our website at www.lewallengarciapipkinfh.com

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Nov. 14, 2013.

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November 18, 2013

Betty,
I am so sorry to hear about Kathy. I am so glad I was able to talk to her when she came out to Denver. I will always remember the good times the three of us had growing up.
May God bless you
Colleen

Gloria Reed

November 15, 2013

Daniel and family and Betty, It is hard to say goodbye to my BFF, my third sister, my friend for life. She and I were voice friends before we actually met. We slept in the rec room at one of the dorms at UNC. I had the upper and she claimed the lower bunk. She was in bed before me and I was up before her, so we shared several conversations and our names but never actually saw each other. But one day in the cafeteria, while I was in line, I heard a familiar voice. I said Kathy and she said Gloria. Yep, we finally met and hugged each other. We became friends for life that day. Her family welcomed me into their home many times and Kathy also spent many weekends at my house. My Mom became her Mom. We shared more than our lives we shared our HEARTS, and she had a big heart. She came back to Colorado three times to see us after moving to Texas. It was like we had always been together and not a day had passed without us seeing each other. Strange but true. I will miss her forever and am lost without my best friend, my sis. My heart is broken. Love you my GREAT FRIEND, Gloria

Margie Garcia

November 14, 2013

We will mess Mrs. Torres . She was a wonderful lady and so friendly all ways happy even when she came out of dialysis . Our condolences to the family . From Margie and Delores from EZ Rider.

Liz Kelly

November 14, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and will miss your warm smile always

Ruby Barron Rivera and the Barron Family

November 14, 2013

Truly a wonderful lady. So sad to hear about this. The Torres Family has been apart of my life for years. It's such an honor to know them. She will be missed.

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