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In Loving Memory of Samuel Torres-Martinez, 86

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Samuel Torres-Martinez, 86

Samuel Torres-Martinez of Lakeshore passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Lakeland Hospice House.

He was born April 27, 1938 in Manati, Puerto Rico to the late Enrique and Andrea Torres; he moved to Lakeshore from Puerto Rico 13 years ago. Samuel was an air conditioning repair man and a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed playing dominos, riding motorcycles, and dancing with his wife.

Samuel was preceded in death by his son, Jorge Luis Torres-Sifuentes in November of 2022. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dámaris Sifuentes-Reyes; son, Samuel Torres-Sifuentes; sisters, Rosa Amalia Torres-Martinez, Maria Magdalena Torres-Martinez, Carmen Cruz Torres-Martinez, Aida Luz Torres-Martinez, and Elizabeth Torres-Martinez; brothers, Jaime Enrique Torres-Martinez and Emeladiz Torres-Martinez; and five grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. Interment will follow at Lake Wales Memorial Gardens. 

Samuel Torres-Martínez, 86
Samuel Torres-Martinez de Lakeshore falleció el miércoles 17 de julio de 2024 en Lakeland Hospice House.

Nació el 27 de abril de 1938 en Manatí, Puerto Rico, hijo del fallecido Enrique y Andrea Torres; se mudó a Lakeshore desde Puerto Rico hace 13 años. Samuel era reparador de aire acondicionado y veterano del ejército de los Estados Unidos. Le gustaba jugar dominó, andar en motocicleta y bailar con su esposa.

A Samuel le precedió en la muerte su hijo, Jorge Luis Torres-Sifuentes, en noviembre de 2022. Le sobreviven su esposa durante 55 años, Dámaris Sifuentes-Reyes; hijo, Samuel Torres Sifuentes; hermanas, Rosa Amalia Torres-Martínez, María Magdalena Torres-Martínez, Carmen Cruz Torres-Martínez, Aida Luz Torres-Martínez y Elizabeth Torres-Martínez; hermanos, Jaime Enrique Torres-Martínez y Emeladiz Torres-Martínez; y cinco nietos.

El velorio se realizará a partir de las 11:00 a.m. hasta el funeral a las 12:00 p. m. del miércoles 24 de julio de 2024 en Marion Nelson Funeral Home en Lake Wales. Seguirá el entierro en Lake Wales Memorial Gardens.

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