Efren Torres Obituary (1974 - 2021) - Spring Lake, North Carolina

Efren Torres-Gomez, 46, of Spring Lake NC. Passed away at Cape Fear Medical Center surrounded by his Father and Brother Efren Torres Gomez was born September 30, 1974 to Francisca Gomez and Socorro Torres, in Santa Maria, Mexico. He is preceded by his Mother Francisca and Brother Ignacio Torres. Those left to cherish his memories are his father Socorro Torres; his brothers Juan, David, Jose and Jesus Torres; sisters Mara and Guadalupe Torres; and all his nieces and nephews He served in the United States Army for 5 1/2 years, was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg N.C and the 325 Airborne unit in Vicenza Italy and he completed tours in Bosnia and Liberia and was honorably discharged as 11B. He worked for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department as Correctional Officer, in Los Angeles California and as a journeyman with Premier Contracting; Inc. Yorba Linda Ca. Efren was a humble and hard working man all his life. His trade as an electrician and vast knowledge of general construction earned him the admiration of all those who had the pleasure of seeing his work and craft. Efren will be remembered by family and friends as a true honest hard working man, mentor, bold and fearless, funny and caring person. Efren will be dearly missed by family, friends and all those who met, knew and worked with him.