Alfred Lawrence Torres

July 27, 1937 - June 1, 2014

Alfred "Al" Torres passed away peacefully June 1, 2014. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was born July 27, 1937 in Needles, Calif. to Manuel and Carmen (Montanez) Torres. Alfred joined the military in 1954 and served for 20 years, 4 years in the Marine Corps and 16 years in the Army. He served in Vietnam and later helped open the first recruiting station in Napa. Al later went back to school and became a Psychiatric Technician at Napa State Hospital where he worked for over 10 years. He also sold life insurance for over 25 years. Al loved bowling, golf, and fishing. He bowled at both Bel Aire and Napa Bowl where he was the secretary of the league for over 20 years. He enjoyed drives to Twin Pines when he wasn't bowling or spending time with his family. He loved family trips and especially spending time with his great-granddaughter Katrina. Al is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara; his mother Carmen McFarland; sister and brother-in-law Armida and Buddy Derkas; daughter and son-in-law Corina and Donald Buxton; grandson and granddaughter Brandon Buxton and Karen Kaiser; and great-granddaughter Katrina Buxton. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 at Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11 at Napa Valley Memorial Park. The service will be followed by a celebration of his life at Napa Bowl. You may email condolences to [email protected] or visit treadwaywigger.com to share memories.