Juan R. “JR” Torres
Passed: April 13, 2019
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Juan R. “JR” Torres
Passed: April 13, 2019
Obituary
Juan R. “JR” Torres, age 39 of Buckeye, AZ died April 13, 2019 in Buckeye, AZ. He was born August 20, 1979 in Buckeye, AZ, the oldest of six children born to Ricardo and Hilda Torres. He attended Tomahawk Elementary, Estrella Middle School and Trevor Browne High School, where he played football and basketball. JR was a natural offensive lineman in football. His physical presence was such that his coaches remarked, “All you have to do is put a helmet on him and let him go.”
JR worked a variety of jobs, but mostly warehouse work. He also worked installing solar panels. He was a hard worker and would outdo everyone else on the job. As the oldest, JR was the leader and protector of his brothers and sisters. In his youth, he would often fight his younger brother’s battles. In spite of his physical size, JR was a love-able guy. He loved to talk. Once he started a conversation it was difficult to get him to stop. His many nieces and nephews loved to visit him and jump all over him. To them he was a big teddy bear. He loved having his family around, and enjoyed watching football and barbecuing with them.
JR is survived by his parents, Ricardo G and Hilda H Torres; grandmother, Clara Hernandez; sisters, Irma and Vanessa Torres; brother Ricardo, Jr. and Daniel Torres; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Benjamin Torres.
A visitation will be held at 10:00 am with a funeral service at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Skyway Church, 14900 W Van Buren St, Goodyear, AZ 85338.
9 responses to Juan R. “JR” Torres
Melinda orosco says:
April 24, 2019
I met u thru ur bro Daniel and the times we chilled together we had a great time by the bonfire sharing laughs clowning on each other thn hitting the casino walking out empty handed we had good memories the short time I knew u but those r the memories I will cherish of u jr. May u rest in paradise and fly high with the angels and Benny
Josejaime says:
April 24, 2019
J.R where to Start Man “Big Worm” we’ve been threw it all together growing up Me ,You Wedo, Joselito lots of Good times,crazy times man you were a big teddy bear to my Boys who always jumped all over you you would play wrestle with them .. Anytime i needed you i didn’t have to worry you were always there to back it up no questions asked .. I’ll never forget our Times ,Now my memories that i will cherish for the rest i
Of my life Love You Bro❤ Til we meet again you’ll forever be in my Heart
Paul says:
April 24, 2019
Your actions were always kind. A generous hand and an active mind. Anxious to please and Loath To offend. A loving brother and faithful friend. We’ll all miss you very much…
Rest In Paradise
J.R
Hilda Torres says:
July 24, 2019
My son not a day goes by without my heart getting heavy missing mijo I love you son and I miss you you so much and now you have you little brother with you keep him close so I love and miss you so much Rest in Paradise son till we meet again