Robert J. Alvarado Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert J. Alvarado of Ottawa, Illinois, who passed away on September 29, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert J. Alvarado to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Alvarado and Lucille Alvarado (Padilla). He is survived by: his wife Nancy Mertel (Matlock); his children, Christine Alvarado (Michael Baker) of Raleigh, NC, Sherry Todas (Richard) of Spring Valley, Robert E. Alvarado (Nicole Barnes) of Shelby, NC, Steven Alvarado (Cindy) of Kasson, MN, Jonathan Alvarado (Laura Bianco) of Ottawa, James Mertel (Diane) of Peru and Heidi Harris (Josh) of St. Augustine, FL.; his grandchildren, Grant, Jacob, Joshua, Marisa, Gabrielle, Persephone, Atlas, Haley, Jacey, Hayden, Karston, Adley and Evangeline; his great grandchild Luke; and his brother Ronald Alvarado (Nancy) of Ottawa.

Memorial contributions in Robert's name should be given to a charity of the donor's choice.