Luis Torres

Luis Torres Ramirez, 44, was born on September 16, 1978 to Abel and Maria Isabel Torres; and, was the third of six children born of this union. Raised in Los Angeles, California, Luis received his formal education through the Los Angeles public school system: 75th Street Elementary School, Hosler Middle School and David Starr Jordan Senior High School, class of 1996.

From an early age Luis was fearless and very independent. As a toddler, Luis somehow managed to escape from his parent’s apartment while playing in his walker and accidentally tumbled down a flight of 21 stairs. His parents rushed him to the doctor for an examination, but Luis did not have any wounds…not even a scratch.

Luis loved to eat. When placed in his high chair as a small boy he would skip the spoon and fork. Instead, Luis would place the plate on his stomach and eat with his hands. Even when falling asleep in his high chair he would still want to eat and when his father tried to remove his plate Luis would growl at his dad in order to ensure he kept his food nearby.

On another day, following first-grade lunchtime, Luis decided he had enough school for the day and so he left. At five years old, Luis walked over three miles from his elementary school located on 75th street down to 118th street. Fortunately, Luis was met by a kind woman who held his hand and walked him the rest of the way home.

Later in life, Luis symbolized his dedication to Jehovah God and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 10, 1993. He learned from his father how to be a responsible and hard-working adult. As a union worker, Luis held various positions throughout his career: senior pipe cutter, truck loader, construction worker, demolition worker and chain link fence installer.

Luis shared his mother’s loving heart and dedication to family. When necessary, Luis could be a “force to be reckoned with” but he was also a “big teddy bear” known for great hugs. Luis was known for being helpful and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Also, he was known for giving nearly everyone a creative nickname. Luis wanted to remain in close communication with his family which often resulted in daily check-in phone calls with his cousins and friends.

On weekends, Luis enjoyed spending time with his daughters in the swimming pool, having a bar-b-que, playing the card game Con Quian, dominoes, chess or working on cars in his garage while listening to “oldies” or corridos.

With great sadness, Luis died on Monday, January 23, 2023. Luis is survived by two daughters Isabella Deanna Torres and Maddison Elizabeth Torres; parents Abel and Maria Isabel Torres; Sisters Esmeralda Garcia and Sindia (Adam) Jones; brothers Abel Torres, Josecruz (Cindy) Torres and Samuel (Yesenia)Torres; half-brother Abel (Angelica)Torres-Pena, half-sister Griselda (Hector) Jimenez and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.

The Torres family is sincerely grateful to each of you for the love, compassion and expressions of kindness. Perhaps you called, sent a text message, or stopped by for a visit. Perhaps you sent flowers, prepared or purchased a tasty dish. Perhaps you said a prayer or offered your condolences. Please know that whatever you did to comfort our family is greatly appreciated and we thank you, oh so very much!

Please join the family for food, drinks and other refreshments immediately following the services at:

11177 Cornerstone Road, Riverside, CA 92503

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