Viola Yzaguirre Torres

Viola Yzaguirre Torres, daughter of Abel Baker Yzaguirre and Viola Stillman Yzaguirre, died on October 28, 2014. Born on July 7, 1927 in Concepcion, Texas, Viola was a member of the distinguished Yzaguirre family of Corpus Christi, Texas. She made her home in Jacksonville, Florida. Throughout her life, she espoused the highest ideals and standards and lived her life accordingly. She was a great advocate of education, a devout Catholic, and above all a loving mother. Her children were her pride, her joy and her heart. She gave tirelessly to her family and always placed their needs above her own. No matter what the need, nor the situation, her children and family came first. Throughout the years, she did without so that her children might have more. Viola was an avid supporter of Christ the King Elementary School and Bishop Kenny High School. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Y. Torres, Evelyn M. Hewett, one son, Michael A. Torres, grandson Christopher James Ribble and husband, Tony M. Torres. She continues to live in each of them. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mary Page of Corpus Christi, Texas, Emma Salinas of Pensacola, Florida, her brother Carlos Yzaguirre of Corpus Christi, Texas and infant son, Anthony Torres. Viola was a great mother, a great woman and our heart. There are no words to adequately express our sense of loss. We will miss her always Visitation will be held from six o’clock until eight o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, November fifth with Vigil Prayers at six thirty, in Hardage-Giddens The Oaklawn Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at ten o’clock in the morning on Thursday, November sixth in Basilica of the Immaculate Conception located at 121 E Duval St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, with The Very Rev. Edward Murphy Celebrant. Please Sign the guestbook at www.hardage-giddensoaklawnchapel.com HARDAGE-GIDDENS, THE OAKLAWN CHAPEL, 4801 San Jose Blvd is serving the family.