Raymond Moreno Alvarado

Raymond M Alvarado, born in Laguna Beach, CA on the 8th of January 1926, passed peacefully with his two daughters, Rene Cromer and Pearl Alvarado, at his bedside on March 15, 2019 at the age of 93. He was a proud veteran of WWII: A soldier in the 346th Infantry Regiment, 87th Golden Acorn Infantry Division, of the VIII Army Corps. He was wounded in the leg while serving in Europe, for which he received a Purple Heart (sustained wounds in battle), Bronze Star (heroic service in combat zone), Good Conduct Metal, WWII Victory Medal and Combat Infantrymen Badge (service in extreme danger); as well as commendations for mastery of machine guns, carbine, and rifle. He raised his family in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he worked for Caterpillar Tractor Co until his retirement. A lifelong fan of the SF 49er's his hobbies included fishing, hunting, camping and painting. He is remembered best for his sense of humor, friendliness, and natural artistic abilities among other things. In addition to his daughters he is survived by his grandsons Jason Cromer, John and Damon Bender, six great grandchildren, and his nephew Eddy Hernandez. Ray's life will be celebrated at grave-site services at one o'clock in the afternoon on Friday 29th of March 2019, Glen Oaks Cemetery in Chico, California.