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Mariano Alvarado Obituary
Mariano P. Alvarado
Resident of San Jose
3-16-10 - 10-18-10
Our hearts ache with sadness as we announce the death of our father. Son of the late Eduardo and Micaela Alvarado, Father of Mariano Jr., (Tina), Lucy Mendoza (Tino), grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of 13, adored brother of 10, uncle and friend to many.
A memorial mass will be held on 10/29/10 at St. Maria Goretti, 2980 Senter Rd., SJ, CA 95111 at 10:00 a.m.
We love you forever
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Memories and Condolences
for Mariano Alvarado
Joe Espinoza
October 19, 2011
All though it's been a year Compa...I still have you close in my heart. It's hard to forget the wonderful times we spent together cruising the Blvd. and dropping by just to hang out. I thank you for the loyalty between good friends. I miss you!
You are so loved....and missed.
Mirria Gonzalez
November 8, 2010
Mirria Gonzalez
November 8, 2010
Just wanted to add another photo I found. God Bless.--Mirria
You will always be in my prayers
Dora Quintana
November 8, 2010
Mariano you were a good man when I met you I was a young teenager you took me into your family as if I was a daughter, I remember the laughing, the parties, the coffee, talking about the cars, enjoying the music, sitting watching TV, the trinkets, the talks and advice, the quinceneira, the weddings, oh yea the washing of dishes but most of all was when I was pregnant you went out in the late evening to find me a cantalope but couldn't find one so you came back with cheapie burgers, all because of my craving.
What I am mostly greatful for is you keeping David busy and healthier when he needed it most when he was forced into medical retirement.
Once again you are a good man and will be greatly missed but now you can be Dad from afar and look over all of us.
Nene & Lucy I thank you for sharing your Dad with me and most of all for being like a Brother and Sister to me over the years. I love you and your families and pray that you will have an easy transition of letting your Dad go to Heaven where he will watch over you. What I found that helped me was remembering the memories we created and that my Mom and Dad didn't want me dwealing on the sadness but to remember the love of life they had.
Rest In Peace
November 8, 2010
November 8, 2010
November 7, 2010
MY HEART FELT CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY OF MARIANO.I KNOW HE IS BATHING IN GODS ETERNAL LOVING ARMS.THANK YOU MARIANO SOOOOOOOOO MUCH FOR THE TIMES YOU GAVE MY FOUR CHILDREN PIZZA WHEN I WAS GOING THROUGH THE HARDEST TIME OF MY LIFE.ALSO ALL THE SUPPORT OF YOUR WISDOM.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND++++++
Grandpa with Mya
Dora Zamora Quintana
November 6, 2010
Mariano and David
Dora Zamora Quintana
November 6, 2010
Three generations of Marianos
Dora Zamora Quintana
November 6, 2010
Celebrating at Lucy and Tino's wedding
Dora Zamora Quintana
November 6, 2010
2008 Car Show
Dora Zamora Quintana
November 6, 2010
2007 Car Show
Dora Zamora Quintana
November 6, 2010
He loved his cars
Dora Zamora Quintana
November 6, 2010
Well miss you Mariano
Dora Zamora Quintana
November 6, 2010
November 6, 2010
November 6, 2010
Although I did not know my uncle very well, loosing a family member, close or not is always difficult. All my love to my cousins and family members back home in San Jose.
Jimmie Alvarado, Las Vegas, NV (son of Jesse Alvarado and Lydia Rey)
Mariano's backyard
M & M Gonzalez
November 3, 2010
My husband, Michael and I (Mirria) met Mariano back in 1987. Mariano became a great and funny friend. Being military we had to transfer to other states but we stayed in touch with Mariano a couple times a year. When we came into town we would try to stop and see him and Frankie, too. He made us laugh. He just seemed like an old soul. As we all know, he loved his music and his cars (in addition to family). Speaking of cars, I'd like to share a funny story. Michael had a 197_ primed gray Firebird. We knew that Mariano loved his bargain deals/items. We were set to move to Wa. state and Michael actually traded his Firebird for a old gold pocketwatch Mariano had. YES, a pocketwatch. We were able to restore the watch and it dates to 1905. Michael loves that watch.(smiling) Still works. I know the Firebird sat in his backyard for years (could still be there -lol-).
We love him and we will miss him always.
I have attached a pic to share.
May Mariano Jr. and family have peace come to them with time and know that Mariano Sr. has his music playing and he is cruzin' the heavens... :):)
God Bless.
Love, Mirria and Michael Gonzalez
Dolores Herrera(Murillo)
November 2, 2010
Condolences to Alvardo Family sorry for your lost new the family went I live on Lyons Ct me and Maria would hang out, my dad your grandfather were best friends The Murillo Family
Mario Ramos
October 29, 2010
Imma miss you and all the times you were there with your "pearls of wisdom" and all the advice and humor you bestowed upon all of us....give my regards to Leo and Donald. We love you and miss you, Vato!
Norine Rodriguez
October 28, 2010
Dear Lucy and family, Our love and prayers go out to you and your family at this very difficult time. All our love, John,Norine Rodriguez and family
Bob Atencio
October 28, 2010
Marino thank you for being a great friend and older brother and we'll cruise again. You and your family are always in our hearts and prayers.
Love always Bob and Barbara and family
mariano jeannie an spanky
spanky michael
October 27, 2010
my brother my friend my father figure i'll miss your big smile and shaking your hand like the proud chicano you always were i'll miss your voice 'hey vato what up' will meet again maybe for a moment you in your bomba cruzing by at the corner of cloud 9
Victoria Alvarado
October 27, 2010
My most sincere sympathy to Mariano Alvarado Jr (Tina) and Lucy Mendoza (Tino) for the loss of your father. And my condolences go out to entire Alvarado family.
Mariano Alvarado Sr. was a beautiful, warm and kind spirited man with a huge heart like no other. He's touched so many people with his kind, generous, and loving nature. He will tremendously be missed by those who were blessed to have known him.
Now may you rest in eternal peace and God Bless your soul Big Mariano. I Love you and I'll mis you. . . . . . .Victoria Alvarado
Gilbert & Dorothy Castro
October 27, 2010
Mariano: We will miss you my friend and those days at the Winner Dog and cruise the heavens until meet again.
Juan Garcia
October 26, 2010
Mariano: We haven't seen each other in many years but I always remember your smile, your laughter, the twinkle in your eye. I always admired your engineering mind and your lowrider cars. Wow. Rest in Peace carnal.
Juan Garcia (hijo de Johnny y Pacha) y Familia
October 25, 2010
Alvarado Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you now in this time of deep sorrow. Our neighborhood just won't be the same without him cruising low and slow by our house..Mariano we miss you. Keep cruising my friend..
~Rick Bocanegra & Family
October 25, 2010
Alvarado Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you now in this time of deep sorrow. Our neighborhood just won't be the same without him cruising low and slow by our house..Mariano we miss you. Keep cruising my friend..
~Rick Bocanegra & Family
October 25, 2010
May you rest in peace, Mariano. We remember you vividly through the years although it has been a long time.
With Love,
Juan, Pacha, Juan Jr, Tonita.
Lydia Garcia
October 25, 2010
My condolence and prayers are with the Alvarado family in your time of sorrow. Just remember he is in a better place, free of pain and in the presence of the Lord. Hold the wonderful memories of him close to your heart; they can never be taken away... God’s word tells us in 2 Corinthians 5:8 "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord” ……
Joe Espinoza
October 25, 2010
Condolences to the entire Alvarado family, I share the grief and wonderful memories we spent together. You will forever be in my heart. I will miss the many evenings we spent watching novelas and drinking coffee. It will never be the same with out you. God Bless you Mariano and may you Rest in Peace.
Mitch
October 25, 2010
To all the Alvarado family, my condolences.I met Mariano about 7 years ago on my bus trip I did to Reno for Hot August Nights. He was a very nice guy. They say that god always takes the good ones. May he rest in peace.
roger amaro and family
October 24, 2010
frank alvarado and entire family not only will he be missed by all of you but also all of us his friends. we will all have memories of all the times we spent together at the car shows and swap meets. may he rest in peace,and god bless all of you.
Richard Murillo
October 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Estella Sanchez
October 24, 2010
Condolences Nene and Lucy. I will always remember all the good times we had parting at the house, and the trips out of town. My compadre had a good heart.
October 24, 2010
We will miss him passing by our house with his oldie but goody car and listening to his oldie but goody music....We will miss his friendly smile and his gentle wave hello.....
Neighbor's around the corner
ROSIE ADAMS
October 24, 2010
MY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND .. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT A WONDERFUL AND LOVING PERSON YOU WERE .. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS , NOW YOU AND ED CAN GO CRUISING TO THE BLUEST OF SKYS LOVE YOU BOTH ALWAYS , ROSIE CORTEZ/ADAMS AND GIRLS
Estella Esquivel
October 24, 2010
Our condolences to all your family you are all in our prayers. May God Bless you. Your father was a wonderful person we will all miss him.
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