Serbando "Sam" Torrez

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Serbando Torrez Obituary

TORREZ, Serbando ''Sam''
Sam, a World War II veteran who served on the U.S.S. Makin Island, passed away on Friday June 1, 2007, in Sacramento, Calif. He was the beloved husband to Amelia Navarro Torrez for 54 years. He was the loving father to Mary Helen Celio, Dora Gonzales, Lydia and Sam Gomez, Laura Chavez, Linda Maldonado, Lisa and Tommy Sandoval, Nancy and Joe Del Valle, Elizabeth and Jim Wilbur, and Joseph and Yvonne Torrez. He will be greatly missed by his 28 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 7, from 12:00-6:00 PM at Andrews and Greilich at 3939 Fruitridge Road in Sacramento, CA 95820. Following the visitation, there will be a Rosary and tribute to the life of Sam Torrez. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 8, at 10:00 AM at Saint Rose's Catholic Church, 5961 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95823. Preceding the service, interment will be at Camellia Memorial Lawn, 101075 Jackson Road Sacramento, CA 95827.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jun. 6 to Jun. 8, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Serbando Torrez

12 Entries

Sally and Eddie Rodriguez

May 31, 2023

Sam was such a kind friendly man. Always a lot of laughter and such kindness. God rest his soul.

Jess & Bonnie Villalva

June 17, 2007

We always enjoyed Sam's presence at St. Rose's 9:00am Mass. We are saddened by his passing. Our condolences to his family.

Bernard Aguirre (Bernie)

June 17, 2007

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

The Aguirre Family

ivonne Aguirre Carr

June 12, 2007

Dearest Auntie Mel, Girls & Joseph, We are so very sorry for your loss and ours too. To paraphrase a very famous poet, "Pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, until in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God". Please know how much we love, care, and support you. Love, your cousin Ivonne (Bonnie) Aguirre Carr

Our Grandpa

June 7, 2007

Dearest Lisa & Torrez Family,
Your father was a beautiful man. We're gonna miss his famous tamales. He reminded me so much of my beloved father. I will always remember him for joining us on our camping trips at Smud. He always came for the day to go fishing. We would be so excited to see him drive up. He will be missed by so many. May the Lord comfort you all during this very difficult time in your life.

Love, Pauline & Robert Garcia & Son's

Christine (Chrisco) Contreras Cruz

June 7, 2007

Auntie
Mel, Lisa and Family
I pray that God comforts you all in this time of loss...as only He can
do when someone we love dies.

God hides a smile in all our memories of Uncle Sam (Dad, Husband and Sam the ice-cream man), and hope in every tear that falls from all the faces that loved him.

Lisa, Auntie Mel and family, I pray that you and your family find
comfort in knowing that the one you lost is safe in the Lord's arms.

May your friends and family surround you with everlasting love to help
give you strength and consolation in sympathy and Friendship

My family and I are deeply saddened to hear of your loss.

Sent to you all with lot's of love

Chrisco (Chris Contreras Cruz and Manuel)

also The Contreras Family

We send our deepest Sympathy to you all.

EDDIE RODRIGUEZ

June 6, 2007

JOSEPH AND FAMILY, I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER.HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN,WHO WILL BE MISSED GREATLY.MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THESE HARD TIMES.GOD BLESS

Judy Elias

June 6, 2007

Oh Uncle Sam you were and will always be our rock! I will always remember your trademark as you entered my house for a party. "What stinks!" I'll love you forever I'll love you for always my Best Uncle you'll be!

Cindi Richardson

June 6, 2007

Nancy and family,

Your father was a gift from our Lord and the memory of his kind and giving heart will live on. He helped the del Valle family during one of our darkest moments. We are forever greatful. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

God Bless,
John, Cindi, John-John and Gianna Richardson

Sally Rodriguez

June 6, 2007

Torrez Family,
I am so saddened to hear about your loss. What a wonderful man he was. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He was so kind, friendly and he had a wonderful sense of humor. God Bless your family.

Kathy Garcia

June 6, 2007

I am very sorry to hear about Uncle Sammy's death, I first met him when Elise was at school at St. Patrick School where I worked for a number of years and then later when I became friends with Judy Elias and her family. He will be greatly missed.

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