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Pedro Torres Obituary
Pedro was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on July 2, 1946. He joined the Air Force in 1969, and served in Okinawa, Japan, Fayetteville, North Carolina, and ultimately moved to Alaska in July of 1981, retiring in 1989 after 20 years of service.
Pedro married the love of his life, Crisitina Alba, in 1972, and they were married until his passing.
Following his military retirement, Pedro attended University of Alaska, Anchorage, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Services. During and following his education, Pedro worked with disabled children at The Arc of Anchorage, and helping to counsel those with drug and alcohol addiction at the Salvation Army.
Pedro enjoyed time with family, working with disabled youth, watching baseball and basketball, woodworking, home improvement projects, and classic cars.
Pedro is survived by his wife; three daughters, and 8 grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Torres residence.
Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel; www.janssenfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Debbie Montgomery
September 14, 2012
Cristina I just read of Pete's passing, so sad to hear. You and family are in my thoughts and prayers. BIG hugs my dear long time friend from my banking days.
Love, Debbie, Robert, Graydon, Deryk, Briahna and Heather
(when my husband, Tommy, came home from Afghanistan March 2012)
Melissa Coffer
September 12, 2012
Cristina- you and your husband were always like Aunt and Uncle to us Coffer kids. Mom called me today and told me. As soon as I hung up w/her, my eyes filles w/tears :( I am SO sorry for your loss and I wish i was home to come see and hug and love on you but my husband, son and I are at Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri :( we'll be home for Christmas and I promise i'll stop in! i love you!!
Melissa (Coffer) Gillespie
Linda Oliver
September 12, 2012
Christina
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.
Luke Odens
September 11, 2012
Pete was a nice man and good neighbor always working in his yard. I will miss him.
Love, Luke Odens (6 years old)
Marcia Odens
September 11, 2012
It was with great sadness that we were told of the sudden passing of Pete. Pete was a wonderful neighbor/friend. Many a summer day was spent conversing about our home projects, yard work, or general conversation. He always had a smile. Pete will be missed, may he rest in peace. Our heartfelt sympathies to Cristina and her family.
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