Epigmenio Kim Torres passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2023, at the age of 48, in Sandy, Utah.
Kim was born in Santa Paula, California, on August 10, 1974, to Pamela Wilson Torres and Epigmenio Isydoro Torres. Kim had a happy childhood growing up in the small town of Fillmore, California, where he excelled in academics, played in the band and graduated early from Fillmore High School in 1991. Kim graduated from Cal State Northridge with a BA in Spanish and later obtained a BS in Accounting from the University of Phoenix.
In 1998, he married Elizabeth (Betsy) Winmill in Los Angeles, California. Kim and Betsy met during their teenage years when Betsy’s family moved to Fillmore. They’ve lived in cities within California, Arizona, and Utah, where they settled and bought a home. Together, they welcomed 5 brilliant and kind children, who adored their dad and inherited all of his best qualities, including his humor! He loved to spend time with his family, where he enjoyed introducing his children to his favorite music and movies, and of course, new and exotic foods. One of Kim’s favorite things to do was to work on projects with loved ones. He enjoyed cooking, car repairs, home improvement, gardening, or just gathering to work on Legos and puzzles with his children. Kim’s quick wit and kind nature drew many lifelong friends to him.
In his career, Kim started in the insurance industry and transitioned over to accounting. He worked closely with his best friend, Justin Burnett. Most recently, Kim was the Corporate Controller for Danville Services. He would often speak with affection and concern about his friends and colleagues and cared deeply about their well-being. Affectionately nicknamed “The Velvet Hammer”, Kim excelled at helping his team reach their goals, always with kindness and support, and was never hesitant to roll up his sleeves and pitch in when needed.
Kim was much-loved for his sense of humor, loyalty, compassion, and work ethic. He took great pride in being reliable and hard-working. Anyone who knew Kim would tell you that a promise made by Kim, was a promise kept.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Betsy, his children Sam (22), Phoebe (21), Gabriel (18), Jane (16), Lena (14), his parents, Pam and Epi Torres, and his siblings, Andrew (Camaille) Torres, Marta Mills, Joel Torres, and Robyn (Geno) Hammer, and many loving friends.
A Celebration of Kim’s life will be held Saturday July 15 from 4 to 5pm (MST) at the Chateau at the Rose Shop in Sandy, Utah 1910 East Dimple Dell Road. A dinner for invited guests to follow at 5:30.
For those unable to attend the service in person, the family invites you to join via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85990753062. A free Zoom account is required and you will need to sign in to join.
In lieu of flowers, kindly donate to your favorite charity in Kim’s name.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, or dial 988
I’m praying for you all who loved and treasured Kim. May the grace of God enfold you in His care and give you peace in this most difficult time. Please reach out to us to help ease the pain as you grieve and may the Holy Spirit sustain you as you heal.
Love,
Marcia Heerema
We are very sad to heard this. We are very sorry for your loss. Sending our prayers and our condolences.
Sorry for your loss, Betsy. Also sorry that we can't make it to his services.
I’m so heartbroken. The world will never be the same without Kim. Sending my love and prayers to the Torres Family. I’m just so so sorry.
To the Torres Family;
You all are in my prayers at this sad day.Losing Kim it’s gonna be very hard.He will forever be loved,missed.
His gentle smile,Making light of the moment.
🙏🏼🙏🏼 for all.Sending all my love
Tia Grace
Really lovely written tribute to Kim. My heart goes out to a everyone who loves him. Even as a child he was smart, intense, and so kind, and his mom and dad always let him know how he was treasured. Wishing healing and warm memories to all.
Our thoughts are with you at the time. Hugs and prayers. The Munoz Family.
My deepest condolences to Kim's family. I remember Kim quite well growing up in Fillmore and spending loads of time at the Torres house. He always had a smile for everyone who came by. I remember attending a reception for his wedding to Betsy and it was such a lovely event, two people who were clearly in love! My
Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all.
Love, Jennifer
I am saddened to hear the news of Kim’s passing. Thinking of your family and sending my condolences.
To the entire Torres Family, I am sorry for your sudden Loss of Kim. I remember him, Andy, Marta and Joel form Piru School. He was always a very nice person and kind to many people. My Prayers are with you Torres Family.
Betsy, I know we haven’t seen each other in awhile but I still consider you a friend. My heart hurts for you and your children. I am so sorry. My love and prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy for you and your family. May God continue to be with you throughout these trying times.
Dearest Betsy,
Sending love and hugs your way.
Families are forever……
Laura
Betsy
I met you and Kim several years ago. I am friends with Rebecca. She said worked at Danville several years ago. Kim was so kind and fun to hang with. I am thinking of you and your family today. ❤️
Dear Betsy and Torres family,
My name is Kenyon Blackhurst. I work for Executech and had the privilege of working with Kim over the last 3 years. He was a wonderful man and I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I consider Kim a friend. We have had many personal conversations over the years and I truly admired him as a friend, colleague, and Husband/Father as he often spoke of his family and friends. I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you must all be feeling.
I am traveling this weekend but will join the celebration of life virtually. Thank you for sharing this time with those of us that got to know Kim outside of his personal life.
I have kept your family in my thoughts and prayers and wish the best as you grieve for this wonderful man.
Sincerely, Kenyon Blackhurst
His obituary details only a small part of the great things about Kim. A terrific person to know, and he will be missed for the rest of our lives. The entire Torres Family is on our minds and in our hearts. All of our love to all that loved Kim.
Geography and age difference meant Kim and I didn’t get to share many moments together, a fact I truly lament. In our limited time with each other, he showed such compassion and love. During one of hardest periods, Kim reached out with love and support. I was never able to convey how much that simple act meant for me. One memory has become prophetic
After a long time apart, we meet again to celebrate. After many drinks, Kim laughingly declared to me “Don’t remember me this way!” I can only remember Kim as one of the most caring and compassionate people I’ve ever encountered. Rest well, Kim.
Aaron
My deepest condolences to you Betsy & children , I will miss my cousin dearly & my heart goes out to you all , please know I’m here if you all need me for anything, my thoughts & prayers are with you , Kim was like my older brother by 10 days , we were Leo ♌️ babies & grew up together, I’m sure he will watch over you all , hugs to you all XOXOXO 🙏🏽💞
Words fail me. Am crying with you all.
My heart is broken over the tragic loss of Kim. Even though I haven’t seen Kim for many years, I have so many fond and happy memories with him. My deepest condolences to your entire family.
I loved my cousin Kim he was loving warm genuine he had a great smile and an amazing sense of humor 😄. Nothing meant more to him than family I will be praying for all my family Jr Pam Joel Marta Robin and Andy and all those people who's hearts he touched ❣️ We all will miss him very much and he is in the safest place possible now which is Jehovah's memory. May we all come together and support each other through this sad time because that's what Kim would have wanted. I'm sending my love to everybody and I hope to see all of you soon 🔜
We are so saddened by your loss. We knew Kim as a wonderful, kind student during our time at the Fillmore Unified School Ditrict. He came from an amazing family and will certainly be missed. We extend our sympathy and hope you will find peace and comfort in knowing friends and family are there for you. We hope the memories of Kim that you hold dear will be what most occupies your thoughts.
I was sad to hear of your loss. May you be blessed with strength during this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Betsy, you and your kids have been in our thoughts and prayers all week. Please know that we love you, and we're so deeply sorry for your loss.
Love,
Tressa, Joel and the kids
May God be with you as you
walk thru this valley of sorrow
💔🥲
Sending my sympathy to you Betsy and sweet family. You guys were amazing neighbors when lived in same duplex are kids had fun together played baseball and loved visit with the two of you. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs prays your way.
Sincerely
Les and Holly bulloch
I’m so very sorry to hear of this. Kim always lit up a room and was a gentle soul. Warmth and love to Betsy and the family.
I offer my deepest condolences to your family at such a sudden and heartbreaking loss. May your sweet memories made over the many years together comfort you and fill you with gratitude for the time you were so fortunate to share together, as it’s clear Kim crafted a meaningful legacy. I recall his rendition of “Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin With Me,” sung so beautifully with his mother, which left an impression on me I treasure to this day. Much love and our very best wishes to you, from my family and I.
I just want to say I am sorry for our loss. Kim was kind and had a great sense of humor. I remember him sticking up for me once at his house on Island view when we were kids. One of his friends made a comment about my legs when they came out of the house and I could tell he got upset and told his friend that I was just a kid. Watching Kim through my kid eyes I looked up to him. He was smart, he was always welcoming he had the best smile, and he could do anything he put his mind to.
I will miss my cousin dearly. Just knowing he was here on earth with us made this world a better place. He led by example, showing us all how to be kind, how to love and how to have humor in everyday life.
Betsy, and Torres Family,
Sharing in your sadness and thinking of you. May you find strength, comfort, and moments of peace. Our deepest condolences. We are truly sorry for your loss.
I grew up with Kim and we were neighbors. Such great memories. Sending the family my condolences during this difficult time.
My heart goes out to all of you, I’m so very for your loss.
Sending Condolences thoughts and prayers to thee entire Torres Family. We are so saddened to hear about the passing of Kim. May our Lord give you strength in this most difficult time of your lives. God Bless you all. 🙏
I am sending my thoughts and prayers to you all. 🙏
My boys grew up with the Torres kids and Scott was especially close to Kim. I’m shocked to hear of his passing. So much love to his whole family.
