Daniel Torres, 24
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Son, Brother,
Uncle, Grandson and Nephew, Daniel Richard Torres (Danny to his family). Daniel passed
away on September 25, 2023.
Danny was born to Dan and Carla Torres on April 29, 1999, he was only 24 years young.
Danny is survived by: his sisters Tierra (Gavin) Gelhausen Buchanan, Kassandra (Kassie)
(Dustin) Patchen, and Breanna (Bre) Torres. Danny has two nieces and one nephew - Alivia
Rose, Peyton Marie and Nash Luka.
Daniel was born and raised in North Idaho in the Coeur d' Alene area. Daniel graduated from
Lake City High School, achieved his Associate of Arts Degree from North Idaho College and
achieved his Certification as a Licensed Clinical Message Therapist from the American
Institute of Message Therapy. Daniel was licensed to practice in three states, Idaho,
Washington and Hawaii. Daniel always said he loved working alongside the Physical
Therapist to help people work through their injuries, ailments and provide sports therapy.
Daniel was a very loving and caring person. He always lit up the room with his beautiful smile
and could put a smile on your face with his contagious laugh. He was loved by everyone that
knew him. Danny was an outgoing, energetic, and adventurous person who wasn't afraid to
try anything at least once. Daniel loved the outdoors, spending his free time, backpacking,
camping, hunting/fishing, snowboarding and doing water sports such as boating,
wakeboarding, wake surfing, free diving and scuba diving. Daniel also loved to travel,
"Completing His Dream" to backpack across Europe, traveling to Spain, France, Switzerland,
Amsterdam and Germany. He traveled to Australia, the Bahamas and Aruba as well as many
US states such as Alaska, Hawaii, Florida, Montana, Washington, Arizona, California, Utah
and Wyoming among others.
The family is deeply heartbroken to have lost Danny. He was a precious soul that will never be
replaced and will forever be missed by all. Our family has many great memories of him, and
we will miss creating future memories. Please keep Daniel in your thoughts, prayers and
memories, never forget what a great person he was.
Please join us for a Celebration of Danny's Life gathering on October 21, 2023, from 2:30 to
5:00PM at the Hampton Inn - Riverstone, 1500 W Riverstone Dr, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.
The gathering will then transfer at 5:00PM for a Sunset Candlelight Vigil to be held at Hubbard
Street Park, Lake Coeur d' Alene, (NIC Dike Road) on Saturday evening at approximately
5:30PM. Please view and sign Daniel's online guestbook at
www.englishfuneralchapel.comPublished by Coeur d'Alene / Post Falls Press on Oct. 18, 2023.