Santiago Torres

Santiago “Jimmy” Torres, 66, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 in Lubbock.  Services for Mr. Torres will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Joseph Thanavelil officiating. Burial will follow in the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Calvillo Funeral Home.  A rosary will be held 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Calvillo Funeral Home.

Jimmy was born July 9, 1951 in San Ygnacio, TX to Santiago & Maria Torres. He married Blanca Cruz on February 19, 1982 in Lubbock and worked for the City of Lubbock as a Water Systems Mechanic for many years. He enjoyed softball and coached the Girls City League for many years.  He loved working in his yard, repairing lawnmowers and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Blanca Torres of Lubbock; two daughters, Diana Alicia Phillips, Antonia Angelica Torres both of Lubbock; five brothers, Gilberto Torres, Rene Torres, Ricardo Torres, Juan Torres, Julian Torres all of Lubbock; five sisters, Gloria Calderon, Marta Barrios, Silvia Torres, Mari Torres, Ana Torres all of Lubbock; three grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Jorge Torres