Mr. Torres was born October 6, 1947 in Santa Rosa, Texas to Juan and Paula Torres. Merced was a proud Warrior who graduated from Santa Rosa High School. He was a machinist at Cameron Iron Works for over 10 years. He also worked for Cooper Industries and eventually retired from Kraft Foods. Merced was a member of The Knights of Columbus when he attended St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land, Texas, and was also a longstanding patron of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Houston, Texas. He enjoyed spending time with his family, never met a stranger and loved a good game of golf.
Mr. Merced Lopez Torres was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Janie. He leaves behind his daughter, Lisa Torres; son, Chris Torres, wife Maria and grandsons Jude and Eli; brothers, Juan Torres, Arturo Torres, Lupe Torres and wife Ruth, Jose Torres and wife Maria, Cesar Torres and wife Yolanda; sisters, Fina Morin and husband Juan, Maggie Badillo and husband Jerry; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.
Merced was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother-in-law, Uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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