Rafael Alvarado Alvarez

Rafael Alvarado Alvarez obituary, Watsonville, CA

Rafael Alvarado Alvarez

Rafael Alvarez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mehl's Colonial Chapel on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Rafael Alvarado Álvarez partió de este mundo el 31 de agosto de 2025, a los 82 años de edad, acompañado de su amada familia. Nació en Los Limones, Michoacán, y desde joven emigró a los Estados Unidos, donde trabajó con orgullo en la cosecha de la fresa, entregando cada día su esfuerzo para brindar un futuro mejor a sus hijos.
Le sobreviven su esposa, Ernestina A. Contreras, con quien compartió 60 años de vida matrimonial, y sus hijos: (†) Antonio, Leticia, Adelita, Uriel, Maricela, José, Idán, Jesús y Mayra; así como 28 nietos y 20 bisnietos, quienes son fruto de la familia que formó con amor y dedicación.
Rafael fue un hombre de corazón noble, trabajador incansable y padre ejemplar. Desde joven asumió con valentía la responsabilidad de su familia, y junto a su esposa disfrutó la dicha de ver crecer a sus hijos. Vivió con alegría, rodeado de afecto, siempre con una sonrisa y con la paz de haber cumplido su misión en la vida. Su partida deja un profundo vacío, pero también un legado imborrable de amor, esfuerzo y dignidad. Quienes lo conocieron lo recordarán como un esposo leal, un padre y abuelo amoroso, un amigo sincero y un hombre de principios firmes. Siempre brindó apoyo al necesitado sin esperar nada a cambio, y encontró su descanso en los momentos sencillos: una siesta después del trabajo, una charla familiar, una sonrisa compartida.
Hoy, con tristeza, pero también con gratitud, su familia lo entrega a Dios, seguros de que su bendición seguirá acompañando a cada uno de sus hijos, nietos y bisnietos. Descanse en paz Rafael Alvarado Álvarez, un gran hombre cuya memoria vivirá para siempre en el corazón de quienes lo amaron.
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Rafael Alvarado Alvarez departed from this world on August 31, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Los Limones, Michoacan, Mexico. He immigrated to the United States at a young age, where he proudly worked harvesting strawberries, giving his all every day to provide a better future for his children.
Rafael was a kind-hearted man, a tireless worker, and an exemplary father. From a young age, he bravely assumed the responsibility of his family, and together with his wife, had the pleasure of watching his children grow up. He lived a life of joy, surrounded by love, always with a smile on his face, and with the peace of knowing he fulfilled his mission in life.
His passing leaves a deep void for his family, but also Rafael's indelible legacy of love, hard work, and dignity. Those who knew him will remember him as a loyal husband, a loving father and grandfather, a sincere friend, and a man of firm principles. He always offered support to those in need without expecting anything in return. He found solace in simple moments: a nap after work, a chat with family, a shared smile.
Rafael is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ernestina A. Contreras, and his beloved children, Leticia, Adelita, Uriel, Maricela, Jose, Idan, Jesus, and Mayra. He also leaves behind 28 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, who are the fruit of the family he formed with love and dedication. He was preceded in death by his son, Antonio.
Today, with deep sadness, but also with immense gratitude, his family offers him to God, certain that his blessing will continue to accompany his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A great man whose memory will live forever in the hearts of those who loved him, rest in peace, Rafael Alvarado Alvarez.
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