Joel Leal Torres, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
Joel was born December 6, 1944, in San Antonio, Texas, to Jose Torres and Angelita Leal Torres. He grew up and attended schools in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from Burbank High School.
On June 25, 1983, he married Vicki Lyn Burke in San Antonio, Texas. Joel and Vicki made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where Joel worked as a truck driver for Interwest Moving and Storage of Idaho Falls.
He was a member of The Atlas Safe Driver of One Million Miles Plus Club, and had a deep love and passion for his life on the road. He enjoyed 4-wheeling, camping, spending time outdoors, shooting his bow and arrow, playing pool, and gardening, but most importantly, making memories with his family.
Joel is survived by his wife, Vicki Torres of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Michael (Morgan) Jensen of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Chris (Brooke) Torres of Boise, ID; daughter, Jami Jensen of Eugene, OR; daughter, Hope (Dustin) Hagen of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Joel (Cathy) Torres of San Antonio, TX; son, Joseph (Lesvia) Torres of San Antonio, TX; son, Jerry (Karina) Torres of San Antonio, TX; brother, Lee (Toni) Torres of San Antonio, TX; brother, Raul (Shannon) Torres of Watertown, NY; brother, Daniel (Isabel) Torres of San Antonio, TX; brother, Roland (Stella) Torres of San Antonio, TX; 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, David Torres and George Torres.
A heartfelt thank you to our daughter-in-law, Morgan Jensen, and the compassionate staff at Enhabit Home Health and Hospice, for the tenderness and care they showed Joel in his time of need. Our family is forever grateful to each of you. Thank you Shelby, Jericho, Danny, Tasha, and Joyce.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2024, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to services.
Services will be broadcast live on this page.
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Joel Leal Torres, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
Joel was born December 6, 1944, in San Antonio, Texas, to Jose Torres and Angelita Leal Torres. He grew up and attended school
Friday, August 16, 2024
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Wood Funeral Home East Side
963 South Ammon Road Ammon, ID 83406
Friday, August 16, 2024
2:00 pm
Wood Funeral Home East Side
963 South Ammon Road Ammon, ID 83406