Roy A. Torres Jr.

Roy A. Torres, Jr. passed away after a long battle with dementia on February 5, 2026, at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans and a long-time resident of Slidell, LA. He was born in New Orleans on December 9, 1947, and graduated from Francis T. Nicholls High School and Delgado Community College in New Orleans, LA. Roy worked for over 25 years as the manager of an Auto Center in New Orleans before he retired.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Michelle Torres; his devoted daughters, Debbie Torres (Chris) and Kim Lentz; sister, Elizabeth (Trudy) Quinlan; adoring grandchildren, Angelle Torres, Alyssa Lentz, and Brooke Lentz. He is also survived by his niece Sheri Fleming (Nathan), Randy Quinlan (Wendy), and Kenny Quinlan (Samantha). He is also survived by many relatives and friends.

Roy was preceded in death by his son, Troy Michael Torres; and parents, Roy A. Torres Sr. and Rosemary Miller Torres, brother in law Eugene Quinlan, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Roy loved life and being outdoors. He valued being with his family above all else. Over the years, he enjoyed many hobbies and interests. Roy had a love for fishing, boating, raising rabbits and caring for his vegetable gardens when he was younger. He had a particular passion for his ponds, Koi fish, and aquariums. Roy enjoyed going to Disney World with his wife Michelle and his family. Roy was a long time member of the Krewe of Endymion, he loved riding in the parade with his friends. Roy’s favorite food was hamburgers and everything needed lots of ketchup on it. Roy loved to cheer on the New Orleans Saints and LSU tigers. He was a natural handyman – he could fix or build anything. Above all – he was happy to do anything for anyone. He was a devoted and loving grandfather- Pop Pop to his granddaughters. He treasured the time he spent with them. Anyone who knew him would tell you that he would do anything for anyone. To know him was to love him. If you knew him, you were friends. Roy will be greatly missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him. He was truly a great man, and he will never be forgotten.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Eagan Hospice, especially Erica Johnson, for her loving care and going above and beyond.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association at donorservices.alz.org.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Visitation will begin at 9 AM with a Mass following at 11 AM. Roy will be laid to rest in Lake Lawn Park following the Mass.