DANIEL ROSAS TORRES

Daniel Rosas Torres, age 85, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 11:00 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2012 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born on March 20, 1926 in Hondo, TX, he was the son of Frutoso and Maria Rita (Rosas) Torres.

He was raised in Texas and in 1948 moved to Columbia City. His first marriage was to Celia "Sally" Martinez in 1948 in Eagle Pass, TX and his second marriage was to Anna Marie Karolina Pohl on June 7, 1984 in North Carolina.

He worked at JI Case Implements, Churubusco in the late 1950's and early 1960's and from 1962-1982 he worked at Weatherhead Company, Columbia City in production and machining.He was a member of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge #1906 and the UAW Local all of Columbia City.

Survivors include 1 son, Oscar R.(Bonnie) Torres of Columbia City; 3 daughters, Irene (Daniel) Strong, Urbana, OH, Gloria (Keith) Kesling and Elvia (Walt) Barnes both of Columbia City; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Samuel R. Torres of Columbia City; and sister, Nativedad Riojas of Yakama, WA.He is preceded in death by his parents, both wives and 6 brothers and sisters including, Jose, Jesusita, Frutoso, Candelario,Maria, and Baudelia Torres.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-7:30 p.m. with a Rosary Recitation following at 7:30 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2012 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Arcola with 1 hour of visitation prior to the mass with Father Alex Dodrai officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Cemetery, Columbia City. Memorial gifts may be given in memory of Mr. Torres to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.