Peter "Julian" Torres V

2005-2021 Peter “Julian” Torres V —son, brother, friend, gamer, and avid swimmer —passed away on June 16, 2021 at his family home in Aurora, Illinois. He was 15 years old. Julian, meaning, “young at heart,” was born on September 5, 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. He would have 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 Julian 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. Julian’s Visitation and Rosary took place on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Aurora, IL. The Services for our family in New Mexico are scheduled for Sunday, June 27, 2021, with a Visitation from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and a Rosary to be recited at 1:00 PM at Romero Funeral Home Chapel in Belen, NM. Visitation and Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church beginning with a Visitation from 9:00-11:00 AM and Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 AM with burial to follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. 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, 110 W. Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. Please sign Julian’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.

Peter "Julian" Torres V

September 5, 2005 - June 16, 2021