Peter Julian Torres

Peter “Julian” Torres V —son, brother, friend, gamer, and avid swimmer —died on June 16th, 2021 at his family home in Aurora, Illinois. He was 15 years old.

Julian, meaning, “young at heart,” was born on September 5th, 2005, in Aurora to Peter Japhen Torres and Sarah (Gordon) Torres. Growing up, he attended St. Mary’s in Belen, New Mexico, Holy Angels in Aurora, and Aurora Central Catholic High School. A brilliant mind, Julian remained on the honor roll throughout his school years. Julian would’ve been a sophomore.

Julian possessed an intense passion for anything he set his mind to. His determination was stronger than a rock. Julian was well known in the community for swimming, playing video games with his dear friends from Holy Angels, and golfing for ACC. He was an excellent student and among other things, served four years as an altar server. While he had a quiet demeanor his love for others spoke volumes and was felt by all those encompassed in his life.

 In addition to his parents, Julian is survived by his two sisters, Hannah Gabrielle Torres, San Antonio, TX, and Rebecca Grace Torres, Albuquerque, NM;  his paternal grandparents Pete and Hortencia Torres, and maternal grandmother Jeanine Gordon. His aunts and uncles include Joell and Farid Himeur,  Johnnah Torres, Mary and Dr. Robert Peleman, Bridget and Chuck Neff, Heidi and Peter Doyle, and Gretchen and John Minyard. He is also survived by his cousins Zach and Tia Montano, Lorenzo Sosa, Noa and Mai Ly Torres Baker, Jake Johnson, Emma and Randy Dziak, Eva, Liam and Luke Doyle,  Rachel, Maggie, Michael, and Ryan Neff, Conor, Natalie, and Dr. Jack and wife Amanda Peleman. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eugene Gordon.

Funeral services will begin with a rosary and visitation to follow on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 from 4-7 pm at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 South Broadway Montgomery, IL. Rosary will begin at 3:30 pm. Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 at 10 am at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Aurora, IL. The Celebrant will be Fr. Michael Lavan and co- celebrant Fr. Bill Etheredge.

An additional service for our family in New Mexico will be held on Monday, June 28th, 2021 at Our Lady of Belen in Belen, NM. Visitation will be held from 10-11 am with Mass starting at 11 am and burial to follow. Peter Julian Torres V will be laid to rest alongside his great grandfather Peter Torres II at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  

Peter, meaning “rock” will live on supporting the lives of 22 individuals through his organ donation.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide. Please visit https://sptsusa.org/donate/