Mark Andrew Torres

Mark Andrew Torres, 52, was unexpectedly called home by His Heavenly Father, Our Lord Jesus Christ, on Saturday, April 23, 2022. In accepting God’s Will, Mark’s family prays that our grief to be replaced soon by the clearest of memories of that beautiful smile, with his waving back while walking amongst an endless sea of our loved ones who preceded him in death, cheering his arrival into the Kingdom of Heaven. Please pray with us.

Mark was a native Houstonian who attended St. Thomas High School and the University of Houston and also received a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from Full Sail University in development of his passion for and natural talent of screen play writing.

During a 20-year banking career Mark served as a Private Banking Vice President at both Sterling Bank and prior to that Bank of America. During an 18 month period, while at Bank of America Mark was ranked the top producing officer in the Houston market.

Most recently Mark was very excited about integrating his consulting business into a new partnership focused on, his specialty, the design of financial products. The business plan was directed at meeting the untapped needs of small business owners in the death care and other industries.

Mark also had a wealth of knowledge regarding any genre of music, any decade of movies and loved overall general trivia. He could tell you the names of music artists, dates of recordings, song lyrics and answer any question regarding the Beatles without hesitation. He also had a tremendous thirst for family history and would love to ask you about your favorite family story or your favorite childhood memory.

Mark loved to entertain with his impromptu music group at every opportunity as lead singer and also loved to cook. Mark’s extremely creative mind allowed him to come up with the most amazing recipes to everyone’s delight and enjoyment.

He loved sports and eagerly awaited the baseball and football seasons each year. He loved watching the Astro’s baseball and discussing each year’s strategy. Mark was a very loyal fan and loved the Houston Oilers. It took quite some time before he was able to look forward and really enjoy the Houston Texans.

Mark leaves behind the loves and inspirations in his life, his wife of 20 years, Teresa Colonnetta Torres and daughter Danica Love Torres, also his source of endless pride. He is also survived by his parents Tony and Sylvia D. Torres of Houston, brother Michael Anthony Torres, wife Donna, nieces Gemma and Grace and brother Matthew Allen Torres. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law Giovanna and Tommy Colonnetta, Sr. of Houston, his brother-in-law Tommy Colonnetta, Jr., and wife Carrie, nieces and nephew Jessica, Ashly and Thomas; as well as two special furry ‘little ones’ at home, Cookie and Beans.

In this world, the always Prevailing Will of God is our only certainty. God’s Will allowed Mark 52 years to enjoy to the fullest, his life’s role as a beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, and dear Friend to the armies of co-workers or first-time (never strangers) people on the street that were blessed with the opportunity to meet Mark.

In accepting God’s Will, Mark’s family, asks for your prayers that his soul now free of any worldly pain, suffering or worry, Rest in God’s Peace.

A funeral mass will be held at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church located at 11507 Huffmeister Rd Houston 77065 on Friday May 27th at 11am, reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Mark’s honor to his favorite charity Make a Wish Foundation. https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishAmerica?px=7191998&pg=personal&fr_id=3997

Honorary pallbearers are Michael Torres, Matthew Torres, Brad Thompson, Paul Lyles, John Cones, Richard Everitt.