Ralph Torres Jr.

Ralph Torres Jr. obituary, Shafter, CA

Ralph Torres Jr.

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Ralph Torres Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Basham Funeral Care - Bakersfield on Oct. 10, 2025.

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Ralph Torres Jr. passed away at the age of 76 surrounded by family and loved ones on October 1st, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. Ralph was born June 15th, 1949, to Sabina Gloria Martinez Torres and Ralph Torres in Fresno, California. He attended Central Union High School in Fresno. As an adult Ralph gave his heart to God and became a member of Apostolic Tabernacle Church. While attending Apostolic Tabernacle Church he met his Lovely Wife Doris Louise Henry Torres where they were married 51 years. Ralph became a stepfather of two children Veva Fisher and Theo Johnson. 4 years later they started having children together. Ralph and Doris had 8 children. Ralfael Torres, Mauritta Baugh Torres, Anna Torres, Ramona Torres, Ramondo Torres, Sabina Torres and Crystal Torres. Ralph had 7 siblings, Rachel Morales, John Torres, Lydia Rodriguez, Ramona Mendoza, Julia Omori and Richard Melanis. He proceeds in death his wife Doris Torres his parents Sabina Gloria Melanis and Ralph Torres his daughter Julia Torres and his Sister Maria Delatorre. Ralph Torres was a wonderful father and was big on family. We will never forget the jokes and laughter we shared.
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Oct

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Visitation

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Basham Funeral Care

3312 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93306

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Oct

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Basham Funeral Care

3312 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Send Flowers

Oct

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Service

2:00 p.m.

Historic Union Cemetery

730 Potomac Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Send Flowers