Jesus Alvarado, age 77, died at his home, Friday, February 28, 2025.
Jesus was born on November 5, 1947, in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Gloria (Becerra) Alvarado. He was employed as a Butcher for many years with FDL and, later, Rochelle Foods in Rochelle. IL. Jesus enjoyed spending time with family and loved to feed his squirrels.
Survivors include his significant other, Corina Castillo; daughters, Belinda Alvarado of AZ, and Monique (Melanie Farmer) Castillo of Rock Falls, IL; sons, Jesse Alvarado of NV, Larry Lozano of AZ, Alfonzo (Stephanie Eich) Alvarado of Oregon, Marco (Heather) Alvarado of Morrison, IL, and Gavin Alvarado of Sterling, IL; brothers, Lorenzo (Sue) Alvarado of AZ, and Humberto Perez (and wife) of China; sister-in-law, Tonette Castillo; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother; grandson; sisters-in-law, Rita Weakley and Linda Castillo; brother-in-law, Tony Castillo.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A Gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 2025. at the Bethesda Temple, 1602 13th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL.
A Memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m., with Pastor Lucio Esquivel officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.