Salvador Torres Castillo

In Loving Memory of Salvador "Sal" Torres Sr.

November 1, 1948 - June 25, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Salvador "Sal" Torres Sr., a beloved

husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and pillar of the Pinetop, Arizona community.

Sal passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a

legacy grounded in love, hard work, and service to others.

Born on November 1, 1948, in Guanajuato, Mexico, Sal was the third of ten siblings. From a

young age, he embodied the values of determination, humility, and deep family

devotion-qualities that would define his life and impact everyone who had the privilege of

knowing him.

Sal moved to the US where he worked to build a strong foundation for his family through

multiple jobs. His ambition and perseverance paved the way for his family to have a better life.

When Sal was asked what his life motto would be, he said "me gusta luchar en la vida para

tener lo mio!"

Sal and his wife Teresa later made Pinetop their home, where they raised their three children

and built a life rooted in faith, family, and tradition. In 2009, they opened the doors to Sal &

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant, which quickly became more than just a place to eat - it

became a beloved cornerstone of the community.

Known for its warm, family atmosphere and famous green chili, Sal & Teresa's was a reflection

of Sal himself: welcoming, generous, and full of heart. The entire Torres family worked side by

side at the restaurant, and that sense of unity became something the town came to know and

love. Sal was always there to greet guests with a friendly smile and a kind word. He was known

not only for his delicious food, but for his genuine warmth and his tireless work ethic.

Sal's legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the traditions he passed down, and the town he

helped shape. His spirit remains alive in the restaurant that continues to be proudly family-run,

standing as a living tribute to the man who built it with love.

Sal is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Teresa; his three children, Martha, Salvador Jr.,

and Betty; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his extended family; and the

countless friends, neighbors, and patrons who became part of his story.

As he enters into heaven, Sal is joyfully reunited in heaven with his beloved grandsons,

Adrian and Sebastian, and his dear siblings Francisco Torres Castillo, Mario Torres

Castillo, Roberto Torres Castillo, and Rosa Torres Castillo. We find peace knowing they

are now together, embracing him with love.

A viewing will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Friday, July 11, 2025 at Owens Livingston Mortuary -

White Mountain Chapel. A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 9:30 A.M. Saturday, July

12, 2025 at St. Mary of The Angels Catholic Church in Pinetop with the Mass of Christian Burial

beginning at 10:00. Inurnment will be held in the Show Low Cemetery at a later date with

additional details to follow.

Though he is no longer with us in body, Sal's presence will forever be felt - in the meals

shared, the family traditions kept alive, and the community he helped nourish with so much love.