Martin Rafael Alvarado

Martin Rafael Alvarado passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on January 30, 1954 in Tucson Arizona, where he spent his working days as a roofer. Marty’s hobbies included playing guitar, wood carving, reading scripture and puzzle games on his cellphone during dialysis. He took great pleasure in food, talking about it and especially eating it. Some of his favorites were french fries with carne asada, refried bean burros and cheese enchiladas.

One of nine siblings he is survived by sister in law Beth, Bernie (Aliza), Terri (Gerard) Prado, Geno (Jeani), Sylvia (Pete), Patti (Ponchy) Soto, Maury (Rosie) and Anna (Pancho).

He also is survived by his children Daniella (Armando) Navarro, Monique Alvarado (Gene) and Martin Romero (Alexandria), twelve grandchildren, Vanessa, Desiree, Mando, Roman, Jazmin, Andres, Yasmina, Yesenia, Javier, Adrian, Cecilia, Joseph, great grandchildren, Erik, Damien, Grace, Josiah, Mary and Valentina arriving in March, and many nieces, nephews, family and friends he loved and cared for.

He was proceeded in death by his loving parents Maurilio and Dora, older brother Fernando and grandson Xavi.

1 Corinthians 13:3-8,13 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Arrangements entrusted to Desert Rose Heathers Cremation and Burial. Please join us for a Celebration of Life on February 22, 2025, 2:00PM at Navarro Residence 7192 W. Odyssey Way Tucson, AZ 85743