Elizabeth Ann Torres

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Elizabeth Ann Griffin, age 81 of San Antonio, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015. Her last days were spent surrounded by her family and the support and prayers of her friends. Elizabeth was an active member of St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church for 61 years. She was grounded and guided by her faith in the Lord. Her interests included cooking, baking, traveling and gardening. She was dedicated to serving others through the ministries of her church. She loved gathering with family and friends. She always had a story to tell, food to share and a hug and a kiss to give. She taught others the importance of family and being there for each other. She embodied strength and gratefulness for the blessings that the Lord so graciously showered upon her.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Richard E. Griffin, Sr., her parents Lucille and John D. Thornton, her father and mother-in-law John and Kathleen Griffin and her brother, Richie Torres. She is survived by her loving children: Richard E. Griffin Jr. (fiance, Rose), Cynthia Finto, DeeDee Strong (husband, Karl), Nanette Sanchez (husband, Mario), Rusty Griffin (wife, Wendy), 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, her siblings John Thornton (wife, Arlene) and Mary Whitmire (husband, Delwin), her sister in laws: Laura Liberto, Kathy Smith (husband, Ed) and Geraldine Luna (husband, Joe), along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

FUNERAL SERVICES

A celebration in honor of Elizabeth will include a Rosary at The Angelus Funeral Home at 7pm Wednesday, July 29, 2015 along with a Mass at 1:00pm on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church with interment following at Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Elizabeth's honor to St. Anthony de Padua St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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(Research):She was baptized as Elizabeth Lillian Torres.

Family/Spouse: Richard Edward Griffin. Richard (son of John Charles Griffin and Kathleen Virginia Peckham) was born on 16 Apr 1929 in Bexar County, Texas; died on 4 May 2002 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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An Amended birth certificate was filed on May 10, 1977 for Lucille. Her birth certificate orginally read Elbira GILL, born to C. GILL and Wenselado GILL. The correct information was shown as Lucille C. Elvira Gill, born to Carlos Gill and Wenseslaa Saenz. The correction was based on a affidavit by Mrs. Eugene V. Smith fo 534 Rosewood, San Antonio, a friend of Mrs. Eugene V. Smith, who recquested the amendent.

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His Texas Death Certificate shows his father was named Carlos Gill, and his mothers name was not known, He was listed as White, married, and a Bus Operator. Informant was Wenseslaa Gill of 425 Culebra. Place of burial or removal was Roselawn Memorial Park.

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Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Bexar County, City of San Antonio
SD 14 ED 28 Ward 4 Sheet 17B
Nixon St
207-210-233
Hill, Carlos Head M Ot 27 m1 2 Tx Tx Tx English Motorman Street Car
Hill, Wensealaa Wf F Oct 17 m1 2 2/2/ Tx Tx Tx Spanish
Hill, Fred Son M Oct 1 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Hill, Carlos Son M Oct 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Bexar County, City of San Antonio, JP 1
Enumerated April 14, 1930
ED 15-58 SD 22 Sheet 25A Stamped 152
Ruiz Street
Hill, Charles H O 2000 R M Mex 48 M 25 Tx Tx Tx Conductor Street CaR
Hill, Wenses L Wf F Mex 37 m 15 Tx Mexico Mexico
Hill, Alis Son M Mex 22 S Tx Tx Tx Auto Mechanic Garage
Hill, Fred Son M Mex 21 S Tx Tx Tx Collector Retail Merchange
Hill, Jessie Son M Mex 20 S Tx Tx Tx Shipping Clerk, Mens Furnishing Co
Hill, Charles Jr Son M Mex 18 S Tx Tx Tx Delivery Boy Men's Furnishing Co
Hill, Lucille Dtr F Mex 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Hill, Morris Son M Mex 8 S Tx Tx Tx

1940 Census
Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio City
Enumerated Apr 2, 1940
SD 20 ED 259-35 Sheet 1B
Ruiz Street
1105 11 Owned 1400
Hill, Carlos H Head M W 58 M No 5 Texas Same House Bus Driver
Hill, Wenseslao Wife F W 47 M No 5 Same House
Hill, Fred Son N W 30 S No H2 Same House Salesman Insurance Co
Hill, Morris Son M W 18 S No H3 Same House
Torres, Lucille Dtr F W 26 D No H2 Same Place Saleslady Dry Good Store
Torres, Elizabeth A GrdDtr 4 F W 6 S O Same Place

Carlos married Wenseslaa Saenz. Wenseslaa was born on 28 Sep 1892 in Texas; died on 9 Apr 1967 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in San Fernando Cemetery #3, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her Texas Death certificate showed her father of Francisco Saenz, and her mother unknown, Informant was Mrs. John D. Thornton, her daughter Lucille. Her burial place was listed as the Roselawn cemetery.