Reynaldo Alvarado Sr.

Longtime resident of Medical Lake, Wash., Reynaldo Alvarado Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday May 3 after a long courageous battle with cancer. 

Born to Regino and Juanita Alvarado in Mathis Texas on Oct. 30, 1932, he was one of 10 siblings. Rey served his country proudly during the Korean War. He met the love of his life Carmen in Mathis and soon after they married.

They started a family and moved to Moses Lake in 1964 where they called home until 2009. He retired with the Washington State Department of Transportation. There they raised four wonderful boys. He enjoyed watching them grow up and loved following them play baseball and umpiring. He was so proud of his sons and cherished the great memories they made. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren. 

He especially enjoyed fishing and family barbecues along with spending time sharing family stories. He loved watching the Mariners and the Seahawks and we always shared great conversations about them.

He is survived by his three sons Reynaldo Jr., Henry (Andrea) and Michael (Danielle), his brothers Jesus and Gilberto, grandchildren Mario (Stacey), Veronica, Laura, Brianna and Nicholas as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Regino and Juanita Alvarado, his wife Carmen and seven siblings. 

A rosary was held on Wednesday, May 6, at Cheney Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held May 7 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cheney. Online guestbook at cheneyfuneral.com.