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Thomas Callahan, 67, of Omaha, Nebraska, died on February 9, 2026, at Nebraska Medicine after a three-year battle with ALS. He fought it the way he did everything: without complaint and with his family at the center. Tom was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1958. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and earned his electrician's license by 22. He worked for Omaha Public Power District for 38 years, mostly on the line crews, mostly in weather you wouldn't want to stand in. He married Patricia Kelly on October 4, 1980, at St. Cecilia's Cathedral. They had three children and never spent a night apart until his diagnosis made it necessary. Tom coached youth hockey at Motto McLean, built a deck that the neighborhood still talks about, and grilled brats every Sunday from April to October without exception. He wasn't a man of many words. When he spoke, people listened because they'd learned he only spoke when he had something worth saying. Patricia says the house is too quiet now. Tom is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Sean (Maggie) Callahan, Katie (Brian) Morrison, and Michael Callahan; five grandchildren; his mother, Margaret Callahan; his brothers, Patrick (Sue) Callahan and Daniel Callahan; and his sister, Mary (John) Weber. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Cathedral. Visitation Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Association.

Victor Emmanuel Torres, 74, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2026, at Providence Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born on December 12, 1951, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Victor immigrated to the United States with his family at age six. He graduated from Bel Air High School in 1970 and served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1975, achieving the rank of sergeant. Victor earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from UTEP in 1979 and built a career in banking, retiring as vice president of commercial lending at WestStar Bank in 2016. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail and for remembering every client by name. On March 22, 1980, Victor married Elena Ramirez at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Their 45-year partnership was built on shared faith, strong coffee, and the understanding that Sunday dinners with family were not optional. Victor served on the boards of the El Paso Community Foundation and the UTEP Alumni Association. He was a lifelong member of St. Patrick's Cathedral and a fourth-degree Knight of Columbus. Victor is survived by his wife, Elena; his sons, Victor Jr. (Maria) Torres, Daniel (Sarah) Torres, and Gabriel Torres; seven grandchildren; his mother, Guadalupe Torres; and his sisters, Maria (Carlos) Sanchez and Isabel Torres. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the El Paso Community Foundation.

David Schwartz, 58, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, died on January 25, 2026, after a sudden cardiac event. His family is still counting all the people who showed up with food. David was born in Detroit in 1967 and grew up in Southfield. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1989, which he mentioned in roughly 80 percent of all conversations. He met Rebecca Stein during orientation week. They married in 1991 and spent 34 years building a life that revolved around their kids, their dog, and arguing about whose turn it was to empty the dishwasher. David worked as a high school history teacher at Pioneer for 28 years. His students remember him as the teacher who made the Civil War interesting and who stayed after school to help anyone who needed it, even if they weren't in his class. He ran three marathons, coached JV soccer for a decade, and never once arrived anywhere on time. His family considered this endearing. His friends considered it inevitable. David is survived by his wife, Rebecca; his children, Noah (Katie) Schwartz and Hannah Schwartz; his mother, Judith Schwartz; and his brother, Michael (Lisa) Schwartz. A celebration of life will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pioneer High School auditorium. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Pioneer High School Scholarship Fund.