Ricardo Pelayo Torres

Ricardo Pelayo Torres passed away peacefully at his home in Brentwood, CA on September 25, 2026.

Ricardo was born on March 6, 1934, in Big Spring, TX to his late parents Maria Santos Pelayo and Refugio Torres. Growing up he had 4 loving siblings, Maria, Delia, Ruben, and Sylvia.

At the age of 21 Ricardo joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Taft, TX. That same year in 1955 he met Maria Torres (Beltran) & were married in April 1956. Two years later they welcomed their first-born daughter Elsa Cooke (Torres) in September 1958. In February 1959 after Richardo was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army he moved his family to San Francisco, CA and later welcomed Sammy Torres in July that same year. In October 1961 the third child was welcomed into the family Richard Torres Jr., followed by Rudy Torres in November 1963, and in January 1965 their family became complete with the welcoming of Ema Cerda (Torres).

In 1970 Ricardo and Maria parted ways. Ricardo was a gold plater for 15+ years with Schladge until they closed their doors. He later went on to work as a porter at the Fisherman Wharf in San Francisco until he retired.

Ricardo was an avid walker no matter rain or shine and he enjoyed shopping at the local discount stores in Concord, CA. He lived independently for 22 years until 2023 when he moved in with his oldest daughter Elsa where she provided proper care for him until his passing.

Ricardo is survived by his 2 daughters Elsa Cooke (Torres), Emma Cerda (Torres), Sister Sylvia, 7 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ricardo is preceded in death by his late parents, sons Sammy Torres, Richard Torres Jr., Rudy Torres, and siblings Maria, Delia, and Ruben.

Ricardo loved his family dearly and treasured each moment with them. May you rest in peace Dad. You will forever live in our hearts – Elsa and Ema.

Services are in the care of Brentwood Funeral Home. A Visitation to be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 3-7PM with a Chapel Service at 5:30PM and a Reception to follow that same evening all at Brentwood Funeral Home. A Graveside burial with proper Military Honors will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11AM at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA.