Luis Torres Jr.

Luis Torres Jr., a humble servant of God, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed from this earthly life on April 2, 2025 after a short but aggressive battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer). Luis was the eldest of five children born to Luis Torres Sr. and Frances Saenz Adame. He was born on March 17, 1945 in Robstown, Texas. Luis was raised and attended school in Corpus Christi, Texas. Luis met his one and only girlfriend, his soulmate, and the love of his life, Sylvia Torres while in the 7th grade at Wynn Seale Junior High. Together they journeyed through this life hand in hand till death they did part.

Luis was employed at Corpus Christi Army Depot from 1966 until his retirement in 1997. He began his career as a GS1 "gopher" and retired as a GS14 Director. Luis was the epitome of dedication, integrity, honor, and loyalty. His strong work ethic knew no bounds. As a co-worker once said, "he has some honorable traits not very many people have". After retirement, Luis began his career spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a minister of the Iglesia de Cristo located at 241 Cheyenne St. in Corpus Christi. Luis taught many Bible Classes in homes and traveled throughout the United States and Mexico teaching people God's word. Luis also published many Biblical articles in various publications. Luis humbly spread the Word of God from his baptism in 1979 until October 2024 when cancer took his ability away.

Luis will always be known for his sense of humor, love of music especially MoTown, love of sports and love of children and family. Luis coached little league baseball at International Little League and American Little League for 14 years and youth football at Corpus Christi Youth Football League for 12 years. During his coaching career, he not only won a few championships, but he mentored many young men who went on to have extraordinary careers in various fields. Every now and then some man would walk up to Luis while in public and say, "hi coach because of you I was motived to succeed". Luis' greatest earthly love was his family. He loved making memories with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. He was always taking photos of family at gatherings and loved to have dinners with family and play games like Loteria. He loved BBQ and just being surrounded by family. He always said that family was what mattered most in this life besides God.

Luis is preceded in death by his parents Luis Torres Sr. and Frances Adame along with his stepfather Elias Adame (Pop), one sister, Nelda Navarro and one brother-in-law, Ruben Cantu.

Luis is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sylvia Torres; one Daughter, Cynthia "Cyndi" Paul and her husband Fred Paul; and one Son, Roger David Torres and his fiancé, Michelle Velasquez; two Brothers, Hector Torres and Raul Torres and his wife Gina Torres as well as one sister, Elsa Cantu and one half-brother Jorge Torres and his wife Blanca. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Yzaguirre, and her Boyfriend, Austin Arnold, and Brandon Yzaguirre. Luis and Sylvia were also grandparents to two they considered grandchildren, Sydney Marie Reyes, and her partner Josiah Cardenas and Ryan Reyes, and his partner, Daisy Pantoja. Luis is also survived by one great-grandson, William Cole Paul Purcell, and three "adopted" great grandkids, Spencer Arnold, JJ Cardenas and Leah Rose Reyes along with numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.

The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses who cared for Luis over the past five months especially the staff of Hermann Memorial Hospital at Texas Medical Center Neuro ICU in Houston, Texas, and the staff of Post-Acute Medical Acute Care. A special thank you to Neurosurgeons Dilan Ellegala and Sean Miener for the special care and compassion you gave to Luis.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 with public visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and the Celebration of Life Service from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Memory Gardens Funeral Home located at 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. Services will conclude in the chapel.