Mary Angela Torres, 59, formerly of Racine, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Kenosha surrounded by her family. Born in Racine on August 6, 1949, she was the daughter of Manuel and Julia (Espinosa) Pedrosa. Raised in Racine, she was a graduate of Park High School in 1968. In June of 2008 she came to Kenosha to make her home. On June 6, 1986, she married John Torres in Kenosha. Mary was a CNA for the elderly working at Kenosha Care Center in Kenosha and later at Lincoln Lutheran Home in Racine. Due to a disability, she retired in 2004. Surviving are her ex-husband, John Torres of Kenosha; her parents, Manuel and Julia Pedrosa of Racine; a daughter, Christina Torres of Racine; a son, John P. Torres, Jr. of Teague, TX; six brothers, Manuel Pedrosa, Jr. of Racine, Johnny Pedrosa of Racine, Francisco Pedrosa of Racine, Jose Pedrosa of Toledo, OH, Jimmy Pedrosa of Racine, and Luis Pedrosa of Racine; three sisters, Celia Huron of Racine, Josephine Limon of Racine, and Graciela Pedrosa of Milwaukee; her five grandchildren, Antonia, Gabriela, Amelia, Talia and Trinidad; and also her very close friend, Diane Thomas. She was preceded in death by a sister, Antonia Manzke. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7th, at La Hermosa Church, 6111-14th Avenue, Kenosha, at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6th, at the church and begin at 5:00 p.m. and will continue until the time of the service on Saturday morning. In lieu of flowers, memorial to the family would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Mary’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Mary (Franks daughter)
March 7, 2009
I will miss Mary very much, she was a wonderful lady to talk to and to share craft ideas with, I will never forget the afternoon on the deck with her teaching me how to do the knitting on the loom, an sharing a cup of coffee while doing it. I will miss her very much. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Lisa (Hernandez) Eichorst
March 5, 2009
My heart goes out to you and your family Gordy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours! Cherish the wonderful memories and just like that song says< Take One Day At A Time. God Bless, and love you cuz! Lisa