Racine – John "Dedo" Pedrosa Torres. Jr., age 50, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday, April 8, 2022 after suffering a stroke with week prior.

John was born in Kenosha on January 26, 1972 to the late John and Mary (nee: Pedrosa) Torres, Sr. He was a graduate of JI Case High School. During his working career, Dedo was employed as a fork-truck operator. Dedo was an extreme sports fanatic and was a San Antonio Spurs & Houston Texans fan. Above all, Dedo loved being together with his entire family and extensive circle of friends.

Surviving are his son, Trinidad Rodriguez; sisters & brother, Rosa Carrera, Alfredo (Sherry) Torres and Christina (Derrick Shaw) Torres; nieces & nephews, Robert Torres; Ana and Manuel, Jr. Carrera; Samantha and Graciela Torres; Antonia and Gabriela Torres; Amelia and Talia Nard; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends – too numerous to mention all by name. In addition to his parents, Dedo was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Manuel Carrera, Sr.

Services celebrating Dedo's life will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 10:00 am in Racine Family Worship Center (1846 Mead Street in Racine). Visitation will be in Racine Family Worship Center on Tuesday, April 19 ^th , beginning at 5:00 pm and continuing through the entire evening until the start of the service on Wednesday at 10 am.