William Torres Obituary
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William V. Torres
· April 24, 1939 - January 31, 2026
· William V. Torres was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and lived a life defined by faith, service, and unwavering love for his family.
· He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army before answering a higher calling. In 1966, he founded Pentecostal Christian Church in Springfield, Massachusetts, transforming a community and building a spiritual legacy that would span generations.
· A faithful servant of God, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, William led with conviction and loved with his whole heart. He had a legendary voice-at least in his own mind-and an infectious sense of humor, famously never tiring of asking for "a million dollars" with that signature grin.
· He transitioned to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026, surrounded by Valeria, his daughter Janet, and his son Benjamin.
His legacy lives on in every life he touched, every soul he shepherded, and every heart he filled with love.
FAMILY LEGACY
William is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 67 years, Valeria; his six children: Bill, Moses, Jeremiah, Daniel, Janet, and Benjamin; and his brothers Francisco "Paco" Torres and Roberto Martinez. His legacy continues through fourteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren, each carrying forward the love, faith, and strength he embodied throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Jose, Federico, and Olegario.
Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren:
Through Moses & Mary:
· Rebecca Carmona
o Katie Sloane Carmona
o Aria Liz Carmona
· Moises Torres Jr.
· Gabriel Torres
o Hazel Grace Torres
o Haillee Juliette Torres
o Gabriel Torres Jr.
· Elijah Torres
Through Jeremiah & Miriam:
· Jeremiah Torres Jr. & wife Charlene Torres
o Adelina Rain Torres
o Jeremiah Torres III
o Juda Levi Torres
· Priscila Diaz & husband Gabriel Diaz
o Gabriel Diaz Jr.
o Elena Ester Diaz
o Esperanza Luz Diaz
o Marcos Diaz
· Vanessa Torres
Through Daniel & Milly:
· Sanoris Kenny
o Christopher Kenny Jr.
o Aiden Kenny
· Tanya Morales
o Abrianna Colon
o Victoria Colon
o Xavier Colon
o Mason Colon
· Juan Carlos Rodriguez
· Natalie Marie Torres
· Karla Michelle Rodriguez
o Armani Beardsley
o Gianna Beardsley
o Melody Beardsley
o Harmony Beardsley
Through Janet:
· Jackeline Jeanette Torres
https://www.mykeeper.com/WilliamTorres
The family will receive friends on Wednesday February 4, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a funeral service beginning at 7:00 PM. Arrangements are under the care of Funeraria Porta Coeli , 2801 E. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743. 407.846.28094. Online condolences can be made at www.portacoelifh.com.
· April 24, 1939 - January 31, 2026
· William V. Torres was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and lived a life defined by faith, service, and unwavering love for his family.
· He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army before answering a higher calling. In 1966, he founded Pentecostal Christian Church in Springfield, Massachusetts, transforming a community and building a spiritual legacy that would span generations.
· A faithful servant of God, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, William led with conviction and loved with his whole heart. He had a legendary voice-at least in his own mind-and an infectious sense of humor, famously never tiring of asking for "a million dollars" with that signature grin.
· He transitioned to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026, surrounded by Valeria, his daughter Janet, and his son Benjamin.
His legacy lives on in every life he touched, every soul he shepherded, and every heart he filled with love.
FAMILY LEGACY
William is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 67 years, Valeria; his six children: Bill, Moses, Jeremiah, Daniel, Janet, and Benjamin; and his brothers Francisco "Paco" Torres and Roberto Martinez. His legacy continues through fourteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren, each carrying forward the love, faith, and strength he embodied throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Jose, Federico, and Olegario.
Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren:
Through Moses & Mary:
· Rebecca Carmona
o Katie Sloane Carmona
o Aria Liz Carmona
· Moises Torres Jr.
· Gabriel Torres
o Hazel Grace Torres
o Haillee Juliette Torres
o Gabriel Torres Jr.
· Elijah Torres
Through Jeremiah & Miriam:
· Jeremiah Torres Jr. & wife Charlene Torres
o Adelina Rain Torres
o Jeremiah Torres III
o Juda Levi Torres
· Priscila Diaz & husband Gabriel Diaz
o Gabriel Diaz Jr.
o Elena Ester Diaz
o Esperanza Luz Diaz
o Marcos Diaz
· Vanessa Torres
Through Daniel & Milly:
· Sanoris Kenny
o Christopher Kenny Jr.
o Aiden Kenny
· Tanya Morales
o Abrianna Colon
o Victoria Colon
o Xavier Colon
o Mason Colon
· Juan Carlos Rodriguez
· Natalie Marie Torres
· Karla Michelle Rodriguez
o Armani Beardsley
o Gianna Beardsley
o Melody Beardsley
o Harmony Beardsley
Through Janet:
· Jackeline Jeanette Torres
https://www.mykeeper.com/WilliamTorres
The family will receive friends on Wednesday February 4, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a funeral service beginning at 7:00 PM. Arrangements are under the care of Funeraria Porta Coeli , 2801 E. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743. 407.846.28094. Online condolences can be made at www.portacoelifh.com.
Porta Coeli Funeral Home & Crematory
2801 East Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743
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