OBITUARY: Ivan Perea Torres

Ivan Perea Torres passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on May 14, 2020 in Shafter. He was born on May 26, 1984, in Bakersfield to Nicolas Hernandez Torres and Maria Perea Torres.

Ivan married Stormie Michelle Gray in Bakersfield on Dec. 24, 2009. They have two children, Ethan Nicholas Torres and Karalyah Maria Torres.

Ivan worked in construction. He was a terrific handyman and could fix anything. He was a very creative individual; his talents were endless. He had a great sense of humor that was out of this world. He could make a joke out of any situation.

Ivan was very helpful and generous. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Ivan will truly be missed.

Ivan is survived by his spouse, Stormie; his son, Ethan; his daughter, Karalyah; his mother, Maria Perea Torres; his brothers, Nick and wife Alice Torres, Rigo Torres and wife Yvette Torres, Jesus Torres; sister Sonia and husband Victor Saldana and sister Wendy and husband Lucas Alberto; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nicolas Hernandez Torres.

A viewing will be held at Basham & Lara Funeral Care in Shafter on Thursday, May 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial services will be held Friday, May 22, at 1 p m. at Shafter Cemetery.