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Ronald H. Alvarado

Phoenix, Arizona

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Alvarado, Ronald H. 77, passed away on September 9 after a courageous battle with cancer. The long-time Tempe resident was surrounded by his loving family. Born in San Bernardino, CA, Ron earned his BS degree from UC Riverside and his MS and Ph.D. from Washington State University. He...

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I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Alvarado, however I did know his daughter many, many years ago when they lived in Oregon, when he was working at Oregon State University. I think of Julie often and Julie, I am so very sorry to hear that your dad passed away. He sounds like he was a wonderful father and educator and that he touched many people during his time at the University.

My thoughts are with you, as always.

Michelle Oglesbee-Flores

My uncle Ron........ what can I say? Let's start with as a kid I could always count on my uncle Ron & Aunt Gerry in coming several times year to my house and spending quality time with us. For example as child my brother and I always thought he was one of the smartest men ever...... because as children our uncle Ron figured out away to sneak sweets and big gulps from 7-11 without my aunt Gerry catching him for breakfast. As children looking with gleaming eyes wishing we would be able to do...

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. We will always remember your Dad for his sweet and kind demeanor. All our love,
Scott and Jennifer Bair

Been thinking of you all during this difficult time....big hugs to you all! Especially Ju & Ger-bear! :)

My Auntie Virgie and Uncle Bobby lived next door to the Alvarado’s for several years. I spent many days and nights at their house growing up and remember seeing this intimidating figure one day walk out of the Alvarado house. At the time, I remember thinking how scary that must be to have him for a dad. Then one day I came face to face with Mr. Alvarado and thought OK, now what. I am sure I sheepishly said hello and got out of there as quickly as possible.

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I send my deepest and sincerest sympathy to Gerry and the entire Alvarado family. I considered Ron a "one-of-a-kind" man. I listened to him, I learned from him, I laughed with him, and I always will be blessed by knowing him. He was the best "pain-in-the-butt" I ever knew. God Bless him!

Grandpa playing guitar with Dylan and Logan

We look forward to reading about memories of our dad, Ron Alvarado. Thank you for all of the support and love -