Ellis Joseph Torres Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 14, 2023, at the age of 89, Ellis Joseph Torres of Laplace, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Marilyn Marcelle Torres; his granddaughter Laura Killebrew; and his parents, Garnet Marie Rassat Torres and Eddie Edgar Torres. He is survived by: his children, Karin Songy (Gary), Eric Torres (JoAnn), Kevin Torres (Christine), Melissa Killebrew (Robert), Dolly Forsythe (Farrel) and Vicki Torres; his grandchildren, Caitlin Berni (Ryan), Christopher Songy, Devin Torres (Christina), Whitney Wilkinson (Eric), Alexandra Huber (Brian), Lindsay Johnson (Jeremiah), Caroline Roussel (Brye), Emily Gauthier (Bryon), Matthew Torres (Kayleigh), Cameron Torres (Crysta), William Torres, Wesley Killebrew (Star), Bradley Killebrew (Chelsea), Nicholas Killebrew (Kaitlyn), Andrew Killebrew (Savannah), Ryan Forsythe (Katie), Tara Forsythe, Brooke Forsythe, Taylor Hay, Brody Hay, Jack Hay, Joshua Hay and Gabrielle Hay; his great grandchildren, Benjamin Berni, Julia Berni, Bailey Torres, Layla Torres, Presley Torres, Arlo Wilkinson, Isla Wilkinson, Emmeline Huber, Brooks Huber, Leah Johnson, Jules Johnson, Levi Johnson, Skylar Roussel, Remi Roussel, Catherine Gauthier, Hartley Killebrew, Holland Killebrew, Scarlett Killebrew, Beckham Killebrew, Grayson Killebrew, Ellington Killebrew, Lucas Forsythe and Knox Forsythe; his sister Cheryl T. Gerhardt (Bruce); and his siblings-in-law, Ira and Mary Ann Marcelle.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Children's Hospital New Orleans are appreciated.
