Amelia Mary Torres

Good Evening everyone. My name is Tammy Sanchez Cisneros or as my aunt would call me “China” I’m Mary’s niece, her late brother Steve’s daughter. On behalf of the Torres/Sanchez family we want to thank you for attending tonight’s service. My aunt was born Amelia Mary Sanchez on August 4th 1949 to Francisco & Connie Sanchez in Fresno, CA. She was the 4th child out of 12 children. But everyone knew her as Mary, Coco or auntie Coco. She attended schools in Fresno and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1968 She is survived by her 2 sons Salvador and Manuel Torres 5 grandchildren- Monica, Manuel, Mariah, Michael and Marcus & 2 great grandchildren Delia and Desirae She also survived by 2 brothers & 6 sisters Frank, Jerry, Lucy, Connie, Rosemary, Frances, Esther, & Maggie She was preceded in death by her parents Francisco & Connie Sanchez Her bother Steve, Her sister Carmen and most recently her brother Robert. Some of my best memories growing up came from spending many summers and nights with my aunt Coco. Friday night pizza and late games of aggravation will always be special to me. For those that knew her knew she was the life of the party. You could always find her dancing, singing, and living life to the fullest. For her being in her 70’s She always felt young at heart. Or like she would say she was 22 years old. Just remembering back to some of the conversations we had with my aunt I cant help but laugh at some of her favorite phrases or sayings like “oh Heavens Please”, “You Better Believe It”, “Bull Corn” “Oh Don’t Start Now” and my favorite “Oh Double It” My last memory of my aunt Coco was about a month before she went to the hospital. Me and my kinds were at her house where she was singing and dancing away to Freddy Fender wasted days and wasted nights. Although she was the fun aunt to me, she was also a very giving and compassionate woman and was always willing to help anyone. One thing I know for sure is she loved her boys with all her heart and her family were her world. I’m so glad I got to FaceTime her the day before she passed away & Got to tell her how much I love her. This is not a Goodbye its only until we meet again! Love You China This obituary was written by the family of Amelia Mary Torres.

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Amelia Mary Torres

August 4, 1949 - February 19, 2021