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SYD GARDNER TORRES May 4, 1951 - October 19, 2007 Syd Gardner Torres, 56, of San Antonio, Texas, beloved wife, daughter and mother died on October 19, 2007. Syd was born on May 4, 1951 to Lenore Gardner and Owen Gardner. Syd grew up in Delta, Utah and graduated from Delta High School in 1969. Syd enjoyed spending time cross stitching, fishing and reading. Syd is survived by her loving husband of 14 years, Cleo Torres, son, Trent Hawn, daughter, Phaedra Hawn, stepson, Chris Torres, stepdaughter, Kelly Torres, brother, Stephen Gardner, mother, Lenore Gardner, and many other dear friends and family members. Syd was preceded in death by her father, Owen Gardner. Memorial services will be held at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4201 De Zavala Road, San Antonio on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 5:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the organization of your choice in the name of Syd Gardner Torres.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Oct. 25, 2007.

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Delia Hatzenbuehler

October 30, 2007

I will always remember you and keep you close to my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to Cleo and Phaedra and trent.
Syd and i go back to Tinsman & Houser days.

Dick Horvath

October 29, 2007

Std will be in my thoughs and prayers. She will be missed on my trips to rockport. May God bless her and each of you.

Shirley Carol (of the Sew Whats)

October 28, 2007

I count myself as privilaged to have known Syd for the short time I did. She was an insparatoion for courage and streanth.
Please accept my sympathy.

Ann @ Ted Whitlock

October 27, 2007

What a shock..It never occurred to me that she would not be there-helping others-fulfilling various responsibilities in such a warm way-Syd and Cleo-role models for so many..love and prayers-Ann and Ted Whitlock

Diane Austin

October 27, 2007

Syd's memory will remain with us always.
The 'Sew Whats'stitching group in Rockport, Texas

Genie and Jack Risser

October 25, 2007

Cleo, Phaedra and Trent,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you & your families at this time of sorrow.

Dani and John Patton

October 25, 2007

Dearest Cleo, Phaedra and Trent,
We're still in shock about Syd's passing. You all and Syd are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless, Dani and John Patton

Tomi Brown-Anicker

October 24, 2007

You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

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