Maria P. Torres

Maria “Petrita” Torres was born in Laredo, Texas to loving parents Manuel Silva Sr. and Evangelina Galvan Silva. She passed away to be with the Lord the morning of April 4, 2024 at the age of seventy-nine. 

Maria was an extraordinary Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She was considered a mother to many of those around her, often caring for both family and friends, as if they were her children. Maria accepted Christ at an early age and devoted her life to serving the Lord. 

Maria is preceded in death by both parents, as well as her sister Teresa Rubio, brothers Martin Silva Sr. and Gilberto Silva, as well as her beloved  grandson Jorge Manuel and granddaughters Evelina Liliana and Maria Teresa del Consuelo. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Marisa Torres and Tere Davila, granddaughters Alexandra Rivas and Brittney Davila, son in laws Monyea Woods II and Richard Davila, brothers Manuel Silva Jr., Daniel Silva Sr. and wife Ana Silva, sister Evangelina Castaneda and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. 

Maria leaves behind a life and legacy that will not soon be forgotten. She will be missed dearly by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. 

A Mother’s Prayer

Gone is a mother loved by all, Her soul is now at rest.

She’ll sleep in peace her work is done- A mother’s work-the best.

She’ll know the joy of perfect rest In heaven up above,

Where she may dwell contentedly, Protected by God’s love.

Our hearts may grieve that she must lie beneath the sacred sod,

And yet we know she lives in peace, Within the house of God.