ERNESTINA L. TORRES Ernestina L. Torres, 96, passed away on Saturday, June 08, 2013 in Laredo, Texas. Ms. Torres was born in Las Islitas, Texas and had been a resident of Laredo, Texas for most of her life. She was an active parishioner at Holy Family Church in Laredo, Texas for many years. Ms. Torres was a gold star mother for her son, Reynaldo that was killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War. She is preceded in death by her parents, Santiago and Juanita Lerma. Husband, Reynaldo Torres, Sr. Sons, Reynaldo Torres, Jr. and Rogelio Torres. Daughter-in-Law, Concepcion Torres. Son-in-Law, Rodolfo Torres. She is survived by her children, Ramiro Torres, Juanita Garcia, Esperanza Cortez, Evangelina (Francisco) Mercado, Raul (Olga) Torres and Reymundo (Alma) Torres. 28 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends. Visitation and a Vigil of the Deceased was held on Monday, June 10, 2013 in the Hernandez-Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. at San Bernardo Ave. Funeral services will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 departing from the funeral home chapel. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Committal services and interment will then follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.