Zenaida Torres' Obituary
Zenaida Torres, 92, of Tampa, FL passed away on January 4, 2022 at home surrounded by her family after a long & courageous battle with COPD.
Zenaida was born on September 21, 1929, in Mambog, Malolos, Bulacan Philippines, the daughter of Segundo Maglonzo and Beatriz Ramos. Zenaida married Geronimo Torres on November 11, 1951. The couple worked diligently and thrived at their Textile Store in Manila, Philippines. Geronimo passed away on January 11, 2018. Zenaida is also survived by her children: Buenafe Torres Robertson; Rosalinda Torres Labayen (John Benjamin); Edgardo (Maria Lourdes Torres) Torres; Marilyn Torres Cunanan (Antonio); Reynaldo (Gia) Torres; 7 grandchildren: Christine Sarah Robertson; John Gustav Torres Labayen (Jordan Nicole Labayen); James Daniel Torres Labayen; Joshua Torres; Jonathan Torres; Regine Belle Torres; Benjamin Torres. Zenaida is also survived by the Gaba Families, Cristeta Gaba, Dr. Jose Ramos, Sr and Dr. Jose Isidro, Jr. Zenaida was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a brother Bienvenido and a sister Remedios.
Zenaida was a social butterfly. She never met a stranger and instantly became your friend. Known as "Iday", she was a warm, caring, and loving woman. A devout Catholic and a member of St. Nino Prayer Group in the Philippines. Her hobbies include sewing, gardening, reading, and playing dominoes. She enjoyed shopping, dining out, traveling, and going to the beach.
Services for Zenaida will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home, with a visitation/viewing being held from 12:00-3:00 PM on Tuesday at Sunset Funeral Home. Prior to mass service at 11:00 AM, we invite you to join us in praying the Rosary. Inurnment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens on January 18, 2022.
To view the Live Stream of the service, please click on the following link: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/66800
We would like to thank all who have invested in Iday's life and journey. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Mary Help of Christians Parish, Tampa via Online Giving. Click https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Giving/mhcp.
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