FRANCISCA TORRES Francisca Torres, Gold Star Mother, 87, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 in Laredo, Texas. She is preceded in death by her sons Sgt. Ignacio Torres Jr. (1967) and Sgt. Eliseo Torres (1968). Daughter Gloria Diana T. McInnis. Also by her 9 Brothers and Sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years of marriage Ignacio Torres Sr. Children Apolinar (Alberto) Arocha, Robert (Amy) Torres, Daniel Torres, Emma (Kamel) Shrek, Michael Torres, Veronica (Teofilo) Cavazos and Juan Noe Torres. Numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Also surviving her are numerous other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hernandez-Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. at San Bernardo Ave. Funeral services will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2012 departing from the funeral home chapel. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. at San Luis Rey Catholic Church. Committal services and interment will then be follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.