Salvador R Torres

Salvador Richard Torres, “Sal”, 93, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Sal was born on April 6, 1933, in Winfield, Kansas, to Alveno and Bridget Torres. In 1938, the family made their home in Hershey, Nebraska. Sal attended school in Paxton and later Hershey High School. While in the 11th grade, he was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his country. Following his honorable discharge in March of 1954, he returned home to Hershey.

In 1957, Sal began driving truck for Crown Prince, where he worked until 1962. He later went to work for Northwestern Public Services, where he dedicated over 20 years of service. He spent a year and a half working in natural gas distribution, with the remainder of his career working for Northwestern Energy until his retirement.

Sal enjoyed hunting and fishing for walleye and was well known for his sense of humor. He loved joking with others and making people smile wherever he went.

In 1966, Sal married Sharon Hopkins. Though the couple later divorced in 1980, together they adopted three children from the Nebraska Children’s Home, whom both loved dearly.

He is survived by his children, David Torres of North Platte, Nebraska, Theodore Torres of Florida, and Rita Kirch and her husband, Duane, of Lewellen, Nebraska; his sisters, Ermalinda Torres of North Platte and Carmen Garfinkle of Phoenix, Arizona; seven grandchildren; along with several great-grandchildren, extended family members, and friends.

Sal was preceded in death by his parents, Alveno and Bridget Torres; his brothers, Joe Torres, Jess Torres, and Cruz Torres; his sister, Marie Torres; his sister, Teresa Garza; and his brother-in-law, Harvey Garfinkle.

Sal will be remembered for his hardworking spirit, his love for family, and the laughter he brought to so many lives. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Children’s Home Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences may be shared at Odean Colonial Chapel. Odean Colonial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.