Paul Torrez Jr.

May 27, 1946 - August 1, 2020

Paul Torrez Jr., 74, of Brady, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Brady, Texas. He born in Mason, Texas to Pablo and Amalia (Sanchez) Torrez on May 27, 1946. He married Lucy Aguilar on September 7, 1963 in Mason, Texas. They have been together for fifty-seven years. Paul loved being with his family. He was a barber, and he would shear sheep. He enjoyed being outdoors, and fishing. Mr. Torrez loved singing in the choir at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, also started the First Spanish Guadalupana. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, son, Steven Ray Torrez, two grandchildren, Joseph Zapata, and Paul Torrez IIII, brother, Ernest Martinez. Paul is survived by his wife, Lucy A. Torrez of Brady, Texas, son, Paul Torrez III and wife Lois Leeann of Brady, Texas, three daughters, Mary E. Torrez of Brady, Texas, Lorretta Smith and husband Richard of Brady, Texas, and Cynthia Torrez of Brady, Texas, brother, Johnny Torrez and wife Rachel of Minnesota, two sisters, Deborah Morquecho and husband Steve of Mason, Texas, and Maria G. Hutyra and husband Kenneth of Elm Mott, Texas, grandchildren, Dennis Velez Jr., Zach Velez, Megan Velez, Amanda Zapata, Bryan Zapata, Ashton Torrez, Alexzandria Torrez, Davenie Cooper, Alyssa Whisenhunt, Karrle Cooper, and Ariana Torrez, eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his baby Princess. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Brady.