Juan G. "John Boy" Torres

1976 - 2017

Juan G. "John Boy" Torres, 40, former resident, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. A prayer service is scheduled for 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, April 28, 2017 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Cordero officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Juan G. "John Boy" Torres was born September 16, 1976 to Ernesto G. and Adela G. (Tovar) Torres. He graduated in 1995 in Carlsbad. John Boy worked for various construction companies and as a cement finisher. Soon after he changed careers and entered the electrical apprentice program. John Boy worked at Mosaic Potash as a surface electrician for many years. Most recently he was employed at Catalyst QLM as a commercial electrician in Nashville, TN. John Boy was one of the most giving people you could imagine meeting. God's love shined through him everyday when he smiled that amazing smile of his. This man could light up a room with just his presence. His life here on earth hurt us more when it ended, but we should smile because his journey in Heaven is just beginning. On more than one occasion, he shared a very special quote with his loved ones and his beautiful children that I would like to share with you. "If you always give to people, it will come back to you." This quote is touching because it shows his love for his family, children, friends and God. This long time Dallas Cowboys fan enjoyed his football Sundays spent with his family. These days meant everything to him. He loved cooking for others. I'm sure you all have heard of Papi's Asado dish because John Boy perfected it. He loved sharing his amazing recipe with loved ones. He loved cooking mostly because that meant family time to him. John Boy also looked forward to his time outside where he could hunt, camp, fish and golf. He excelled with anything he did because he did it with passion. John Boy's heart had no limits. This man did everything giving his best from being an extremely hard working electrician to perfecting his very own front yard. He wanted to be a good role model for his children, giving his all in everything was important to him. John Boy never met a stranger and when he left he took a piece of all our hearts. His very presence will be what we will miss most of all. He was preceded in death by his son, Caleb Torres. Survivors are his son, Jonathan Torres; daughters: Joslyn Torres, Jonalyn Torres and Jaylyn Torres; parents: Ernesto and Adela Torres; sister, Selorena Abernathy and brother, Ernesto Torres, Jr. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Torres, Ernesto Torres, Jr., Alejandro Andazola, Ryan Abernathy, Justin Abernathy, MJ Dorado and Robert Shaw. Honorary pallbearers are Joslyn Torres, Jonalyn Torres and Jaylyn Torres. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com