Obituary of Guillermo Torres

Guillermo (Papy) Torres passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 61 years. Guillermo is sadly missed by his loving wife of forty years, Delia; and his children, Maria (Mike) Lucas, Carolina (Robert) Barros, and Willy Torres, who stood lovingly by his father’s side. Papy will also be missed by his grandchildren, Daniel, Jordan, Sebastian, Matthew, and Braden; as well as his twin brother Mario, sisters and many friends and family in Chile. Guillermo was predeceased by his son Mauricio, his brother Oscar and his parents. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel, (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Friday, November 28, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1307 – 14th Street S.W.) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 2:00 P.M., with the Rev. Edmundo Vargas, Presider. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2. Telephone: (403) 944-2433 or directly to the Hospice Calgary Society, #900, 833 – 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3T5. Telephone: (403) 263-4525. The family would like to express their gratitude to all the doctors, nurses, staff, and friends who helped Guillermo in his time of need. A special “THANK YOU” to Dr. Scott Dowden, Dr. Andy Chin, Elaine Matthews, and the palliative care team. Although we are heavy hearted over losing you, we know you are in God’s arms now and no longer in any pain. In living memory of Guillermo Torres, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 243-8200.