Bruno Sanchez Torres

Bruno Sanchez Torres Jr. (78) joined our heavenly father on Thursday, August 17, 2017 in El Paso, TX surrounded by his loving family. Bruno was born on December 10, 1938 in Corpus Christi TX to Bruno Torres Sr., and Mercedes Torres. He attended Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi TX, where he excelled at sports and making his friends laugh. Bruno was not a follower but relied on his own instincts to live his life. In 1961, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Bamberg Germany. There he met the love of his life, Ursula (Ursi) and in 1963 they wed. For 53 years they shared each other’s joys, tears, and love for their children and family. In 1965, he was deployed to Vietnam where he was awarded the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Bruno retired from the military with distinction after 20 years of service. Following his inherent work ethics, Bruno started his own security service company and to this day has gainfully employed over one hundred employees. Bruno instilled in his family the motto, “Family First”, and lived it through example. His gregarious, outgoing nature afforded Bruno with many friends. Still, he held no punches and his way with words, let everyone know where they stood. Bruno’s love for music was evident to everyone who knew him. He was blessed with a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing Karaoke with his friends and family whenever the opportunity presented itself. He was also a master woodworker, building everything from bassinettes for his grandchildren to one of a kind pieces for his family. Survived by his wife Ursula (Ursi) Torres, his four children, Bruno Torres III (Sofia), Michael Anthony (Monica) Torres, Norma Guzman-Kennedy (Michael) and Alexander Torres. Bruno also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Bianca (Ken) Gragg, Michael Heinz Torres, Bruno Torres IV, Matthew (Autumn) Torres, Mercedes Cruz (Roman) Woods, Anthony James Torres, Nicholas Dane Guzman, Nathan Alexander Guzman, Jocelyn Christine Torres and three great grandchildren, Kai Gragg, Jazmine and Roman Woods. Bruno’s surviving siblings are Regina (Adan) Chapa, Evangelina Torres, Enrique (Teresa) Torres, Olga Torres, Norma Torres-Martinez, John Homer (Eva) De La Paz, Norma Torres, Santiago Castro, Alida (Jose) Plata, Alfredo Cerda, Guadalupe Garza, Felicitas Gonzalez, Esperanza Briones and Isabel Garza. Bruno was preceded in death by his parents, Bruno Torres Sr., Mercedes Torres and his siblings, Merceditas Torres, Mary Pruitt, Delfina Castro, Eduardo Torres, Frances Cerda and Francisca Alaniz. Visitation and reflection of life will be on Tuesday, August 22nd from 7:00 pm -9:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home at 4361 Hondo Pass. Funeral service will be held at Sunset Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 at 12:00 pm. Committal service and interment will follow at 1:00 pm at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery Pallbearers are Bruno Torres III, Michael Anthony Torres, Alexander Torres, Bruno Torres IV, Anthony James Torres and Nathan Alexander Guzman. Honorary pallbearers Enrique Torres, John Homer De La Paz, Eduardo Torres Jr., Adrian Alberto Chapa, John Ramon Castillo, Michael Heinz Torres, Matthew Anthony Torres, David Pedro Martinez and Nicholas Dane Guzman Although Bruno is terribly missed, his family is comforted knowing that one day they will be reunited with him heaven. A special word of thanks for Alexander Torres, who unfailingly took care of his father every day. The family would also like to express their gratitude to Providence Memorial Hospital for their care, patience and unwavering professionalism. Funeral arrangement by Sunset Funeral Home on 4361 Hondo Pass. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net