Raul Torres

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Raul A. Torres who left this world on October 31, 2025 in Chicago, IL. He was passed surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Chicago to Margaret Gomez and Roy Torres on January 31, 1959. Raul was a tremendous source of love, compassion, and humor for his family and friends.

Raul fell ill and underwent a successful heart transplant surgery Thanksgiving day November 2004. The medical team at Loyola Medical Center told his family to pray for about 10 years and any more time with him would be a blessing. Thanks to the tireless work of his medical care team, unending support from his family, and Raul’s indominable will to keep fighting. His family was blessed with double the expected time with him.

Raul’s passion was on display whenever he watched Chicago sports. He celebrated every major sports team’s championship and got to witness every one of his teams win. He also loved watching movies especially Sci Fi, going camping, and partying with his family.

He used his ingenuity to fix up anything his family needed. From fixing cars and bikes to plumbing and tiling. Raul had a knack for handy work and taught his two sons everything he knew.

Raul’s memory is carried onward by his beloved wife Rosemary Torres and his cherished children: Jessica Torres, Brandon Torres, and Jordon Torres. His mother Margaret Gomez and his father Roy (Regina )Torres and all his siblings: Mark Torres, Ralph Cortes, Joel Cortez (Margaret), Dyan (Alvin) Torres, Paul (Patti) Torres, Scott Torres, the cousins he grew up with and his many nephews and nieces. Preceded into the after life by his grandparents Jose (Micaela) Torres, Fortino (Margaret) Gomez. Uncles and Aunts Phillip (Mary) Gomez, Frank Gomez, Grace (Gabino) Sanchez, Carmen (Obed) Earnest step daughter Ashley Moreno and his brother Rick Torres.

A visitation to honor Raul’s life will be held at Acevez Funeral Home in Hammond, Indiana, on Friday November 7, 2025 from 4PM to 8PM central time. Mass will be held on Saturday November 8, 2025, more service details for the mass are pending.

As we say farewell to a remarkable man who filled our lives with love, laughter, and warmth. We remember Raul not only for the battles  he overcame but for the memories full of love and happiness that he helped create. He will remain forever in our hearts.