Spokane Coach Ivan Torres passed away on February 15, 2025, in a car accident, leaving his wife, Isabel Mazcot de Torres, and family.
Ivan’s family, friends, and the many young athletes he inspired with his work are deeply affected by his loss.
Highlights
- Ivan Torres tragically died on February 15, 2025, in a high-speed car accident near George, Washington.
- Torres was a dedicated coach for the Washington East Surf Soccer Club, where he led the high school team to Nationals.
- Ivan and his wife, Isabel, shared the vision of helping people in their Hispanic community.
Ivan Torres was a beloved soccer coach and community leader in Spokane known for his dedication to youth soccer.
Beginning his professional soccer career in 2006, he played briefly before transitioning to coaching.
His work and dedication touched everyone around him in the community, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew him.
His passing has saddened an entire community for whom he worked passionately and selflessly for years.
Ivan Was Not Only A Dedicated Coach But Also A Philanthropist Who Made Contributions To His Hispanic Community
Ivan died after losing control of the car he was driving on February 15. The high-speed incident caused his 2020 Tesla to hit a retaining wall and roll into a tow yard.
The crash occurred around 12:35 a.m. on State Route 281 near Interstate 90. The troopers described the accident, saying Torres
lost control at a high rate of speed and crossed into the northbound ditch and became airborne, hitting a hay bale retaining wall
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According to the Washington State Patrol, he was wearing a seat belt but unfortunately died at the scene.
The cause of the crash was listed as high speed, and it is still under investigation to determine if drugs or alcohol played a role.
Following his death, many communities have reached out to his family to provide help and support during this difficult time.
Ivan was a coach for the Washington East Surf Soccer Club, where he led the high school team to Nationals.
In his honor, the 09 DPL and GA girls played their most recent match, remembering him.
Further, he was a coach and Finance and Economic Development director at our Éxito Centro de Negocios (Business Center) and Nuestras Raices Centro Comunitario.
He was also a board member and fundamental leader at the Hispanic Business/Professional Association.
His dedication and work for the Hispanic and Latino communities, helping young athletes realize and support their dreams, has been remarkable.
As his family requested, the Viva Vino Gala fundraiser was held on February 22nd to honor his memory.
Ivan And His Wife, Isabel, Were Partners In Both Life And Business, Raising Their Three Children Together
Ivan and Isabel were life partners and devoted parents to their three wonderful children—two sons and a daughter.
Their bond extended beyond love; they were business partners with a vision of helping their community.
The couple founded the Hispanic/Latino Business Center to support and empower people in their community.
What started as a dream between them became a successful endeavor that positively impacted many lives.
Building on their success, they later established Torres Tax & Accounting, furthering their mission of serving the community through their work.
They raised their children effortlessly while balancing their professional lives with their personal lives.
They cherished time with their children, going on trips, celebrating holidays, and sharing those moments through photos on social media.
Their strong teamwork allowed them to navigate parenthood and their business endeavors successfully.
However, with Ivan’s passing, Isabel now faces the challenge of navigating life independently while raising their children and carrying the dreams they built together.
Additional Information
- Nuestras Raíces Centro Comunitario set up A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Ivan’s family and honor his memory.
- He was also a coach at the Spokane Velocity Football Club and Union Futbol Club Spokane.
- Over his playing career, he played for several clubs, including Olimpia Asunción, Club Cerro Porteño, and CA Colón.
