Carlos Noel Torres (Bug)

On March 13, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California Carlos Noel Torres (Bug) at the age of 60 lost his battle with cancer. He fought long and hard but was just ready to go home. He missed our mom so much, she was a mother, father and best friend after the passing of our dad, Armondo (Mondo) Torres. He will now be with them both for eternity.

He was well educated; he had both an Associate and Bachelor Degrees. Even with all his education he loved being a big rig truck driver the most. This provided him the opportunity to indulge in his favorite past time, exploring and experiencing different cultures. This he was able to do while driving through cities, states, and countries.

He was a giver and always showed his appreciation to others. He loved walking and riding his bike (Sweat Pea) along the beach. He was an avid sports enthusiast and those that truly knew him would agree he was very vocal, this trait landed him into trouble more times than we could count.

He is survived by seven siblings, Armando Torres Jr (Sam), Susan (Kevin) Halferty, Sophie Aragon, Dian (Christi Olson-Torres), Dennis (Veronica) Torres, Kathy (John) Cards and Rita (Roger) Mira Jr., 33 nieces and nephews, 18 great nieces and nephews, and 2 great great.

He is preceded in death by both his parents, Armondo & Katie Torres, and nephews Alexander Aragon and Christian Wood

Thank you, Barbara, Denise, Gabriella, and all his nursing staff, for praying and sitting with him so he wasn’t alone. As much as it hurts he is gone it gives us comfort to know he is no longer suffering.

He will be greatly missed, rest in peace little brother, we love you.