Obituary of Elvia M. Torres

Elvia M. Torres, 64, of Port Isabel, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Harlingen, Texas.

She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and loving grandmother. Always putting herself last, and sharing her compassion, strength and overwhelming love with everyone around her. Dedicating her extra time between her local Catholic Church and traveling to visit her grandchildren. She surrounded herself with plants, flowers, and music over her phone. You always knew you could stop by her home for a shoulder to cry on, a warm cup of coffee, and cookies to share. She was our definition of strength and community, and her everlasting commitment to help those around her was always rewarded with God's love and blessings. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Celso and Magdalena Martinez; brothers, Salvador Martinez and Arnulfo Martinez Sr.; and sister, Hilda Martinez.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Patricio Torres; children, Rodney (Estela) Torres, Princess (Freddy) Alamo, and Patricio (Vennesa) Torres Jr.; grandchildren, Lauren Torres, Gabriella Torres, Jaylen Torres, Brianna Torres, Dylan Alamo, Belicia Alamo, and Wy-Elle Torres; step grandchildren, Lino Alvarado III and Sylvia Alvarado; siblings, Crescencio (Marina) Martinez Sr., Constancio (Lucila) Martinez Sr., Irma Martinez (Manuel Sr.) Rivera, Rodolfo (Minerva) Martinez Sr., Herlinda Martinez (Albert) Alvarado, Celso (Rosa) Martinez III, Magdalena Martinez, Orlando Martinez Sr., Hector (Sylvia) Martinez Sr., Cornelio (Azucena) Martinez, and Elsa Martinez Alvarez; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Raymundo Martinez, Manuel Rivera Jr., Hector Martinez Jr., Constancio Martinez Jr., Juan Antonio Lopez, Frederico Alvarez Jr., Orlando Martinez Jr., Rodolfo Martinez Jr., Oscar Martinez, and Michael Green.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas and will continue from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 705 S. Longoria St., Port Isabel, Texas.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church with interment to follow at Port Isabel City Cemetery in Port Isabel, Texas.

You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Elvia M. Torres at: www.thomaegarza.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.