Known to many as Tina, she was born on June 9, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas at home to her parents, Miguel & Petra Rodriguez (who proceeded her in death). She graduated a year early from Memorial High School and retired as a legal secretary for the City Attorney’s office for the City of San Antonio. She left the job she loved, to do what she loved even more. Take care of her grandsons.
She is survived by her loving husband Joe E. Torres Sr. 3 children Jose E. Torres Jr., Melissa Yvette Hernandez (David) (grandsons Miguel Jose & David Isaí), Lydiette Marie (Larry) (step grandchildren Ariel & Mikel)
She is also survived by her 4 beautiful sisters Margaret R. Torres (the late Ramon Torres). Irma Duque (Rudy), Lydia Rodriguez, Eva Cuellar (Oscar Sr.) and a nephew, numerous nieces and great nieces and nephews who she was very proud of and adored. She is also survived by Edwin Matias (Phyllis) and Robert Luk, who she loved like brothers.
Tina was blessed to have traveled and visited 47 of the 50 United States and Puerto Rico. She was an amazing seamstress, quilt maker and cook. She always could create something out of nothing and make it taste delicious.
She was a 3rd generation Seventh - day Adventist and loved to serve others the way Jesus did when we walked this earth. She was truly a of reflection of Christ. She touched many lives with her generosity and passion for life.
Viewing will be October 17, 2019 from 5pm-7pm with funeral services to follow at 7pm-9pm. Burial on October 18, 2019, starting at 830 from funeral home to Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.
