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Gerardo M. Torres, 73, of Rocksprings, TX, passed away on April 17, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born in Rocksprings, TX to Genaro and Josephine Torres on February 16, 1948. He married Elia (Castillo) Torres on November 5, 1966, in Kerrville, TX.\r\n\r\nHe moved to Kerrville in 1961, was the co-owner as a mechanic at his business Bill and Jerrys and Bill and Jerrys Radiator Shop for 39 years. He, was an avid hunter spending many a day at the cabin, loved competing in archery events, and was known to all his friends and family for his brisket and barbeque. \r\n\r\nGerardo Jerry Torres was preceded in death by his parents, Genaro Torres Sr. and Josephine M. Torres; and sibling, Genove Gallardo.\r\n\r\nSurvivors include his wife, Elia Torres and their children, Melissa Galban (Stephen), Veronica Arneson (Chris), and Gerardo M. Torres Jr.; four grandchildren, Erich Fraustro, Tristan Galban, Gerard Galban, and Ian Arneson; siblings, Gloria Casillas, Anna Maria Lugo, and Genaro Torres Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. \r\n\r\nMemorial will be 10:00 am on April 24, 2021, at Grimes Funeral Chapels, Kerrville, TX.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Early Childhood Campus, 1011 3rd St., Kerrville, TX 78028 or St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1145 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028.\r\n\r\nThe family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Joe Castillo, Lala Flores, Tencha Rodriquez, Peterson Hospice nurse Dianne Scull and their staff, and Marilyn Michel.\r\n\r\nThe Torres family expresses their sincere appreciation for the many prayers, phone calls, texts, food, and flowers during this difficult time. \r\n\r\n