Elijah Anand Torres

Elijah Anand Torres was welcomed to this life on March 19, 2020, and returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. His lovingly dedicated parents, Pierre and Nicole Kever Torres, were at his side. Elijah was born in Kirksville, Missouri, but soon joined his family in Lake Ozark, Missouri. With his big brown eyes and a smile that was illuminating, Elijah made quite an impression on anyone who had the privilege of meeting him. His kind spirit, sweet disposition and bravery were hallmarks of his personality. Elijah enjoyed listening to music and playing with his blocks or his favorite toy taco. He filled his 19 months on this planet with precious memories, giggles, snuggles and most of all, love. Elijah is survived by his parents, Nicole and Pierre. He is also survived by his paternal grandfather, Andre Torres, and maternal grandparents, Michael and Julie Kever. Elijah will be remembered by aunts and uncles: Patrick and Amanda McCutchen, Sam and Ann Lock, as well as Chistophe and Angela Torres. Alex Kever, Lillian and Logan McCutchen, Andre Torres, Elly Torres, Annika Torres, Zoe Torres, Alice and Kelly Lock are his sweet cousins who will help carry on Elijah's legacy and remember him always. Elijah was preceded in death by his deeply missed grandmother, Anju Torres, and uncle, Anand Torres. Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on November 2, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Ignazio C. Medina officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Center of Family Services at the St Louis Children's Hospital. You can reach them at https://www.stlouischildrens.org/giving/give or you can call the St. Louis Children's Foundation at 1-314-286-0988. The family also asks you to please join registry at Bethematch.org and make a lifesaving difference in someone's life. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109, (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.