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ORAL HISTORY

Blanca Torrez

Blanca Torrez was born and raised in Brownsville, TX. She married Juan (Johnny) Torrez in 1960. They had three children, Johnny, Oscar, and Ceci. Blanca worked in the banking and title industries for many years. She completed a Bachelor’s degree later in life, just before she retired. Since her retirement she has worked intermittently as a substitute teacher in the Brownsville Independent School District and travels to visit her children and grandchildren in the Dallas area and Connecticut. She loves spending time with family and friends and spending time in her garden.