Jesus "Jesse" N. Torres, 92, of Wauchula, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 29, 2014. He was born in Cadereyta Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on December 25, 1921. Jesse moved to Wauchula in 1948 from Mexico. He was a member of the Church of God in Zolfo Springs and had been employed by Jack Soles as a crew leader.

A son, Jesse Torres, Jr., preceded him in death. Survivors include his former wife, Santos R. Torres of Wauchula; two sons, Joe Torres and wife Martha of Auburndale, and Ormando Torres of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Marie T. Fuentes and husband Gustavo of Wauchula, and Rosalinda Torres and husband Jose Castillejos of South Carolina; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Robarts Garden Chapel from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon. Funeral services are at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Heriberto Juarez officiating. Interment will be in Wauchula Cemetery.