Mike was born in Memphis, Texas, to Elvira and Miguel Torres in 1948. After graduating from Lubbock High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he faithfully served for 4 years.
Mike married the love of his life, Georgia, in June 1968 and began their life together. They welcomed two children into the world and all the while he furthered his education at Wayland Baptist University where he received his bachelor’s degree.
Mike had a passion for serving his community and would go on to become a law enforcement officer for the Texas Tech Health Science Center and retired as an officer for the Parole Division of TDCJ.
Mike was a proud member of many community organizations such as, TSEU, the Central Labor Council, and LULAC. While Mike enjoyed serving his community, he was also a devoted Catholic and longtime member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Mike loved the outdoors where he enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking and Music DJ’ing which was also a passion of his.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mrs. Georgia Torres; daughter, Roxie (Leonard) Winn; son Michael Torres; and grandchild Jude Winn, all of Lubbock. He is also survived by, Daniel (Celine), Andy, Albert (Maria) Torres; Diane and Steve Hazelfeldt; and Nancy and Kevin Vanderschaaf. Mike was the best “Uncle Mike” to countless nieces and nephews and being Jude’s “Buelo” was his life’s joy.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Elvira and Miguel Torres; his sisters Lorena, Mary Jo, Rosa, Dominga, and brother Ruben Torres.
