Jesus Alvarez Jr., 78 of Wayne, OH, passed away at home on Sunday, November 1, 2026. He was born November 25, 1947 to Jesus and Juanita (Duarte) Alvarez Sr., in Woodside, OH. He later a graduated from Eastwood High School, and served his nation in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Diane Burk on August 22, 1992 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in New Rochester, Ohio. Jesus and Diane blended their two families and celebrated over 34 years of marriage together, and have been best friends since 1987.
Jesus worked for Modine in Pemberville for 40 years. He was a sports fan of the Ohio State University “Buckeyes” Football team, Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers Baseball Team, and even supported his wife at Cleveland Browns Football games. He enjoyed listening to classic rock, Mexican music, always remaining the proud veteran, he was a long-standing member of the Pemberville American Legion. An avid runner, he participated in various runs until he got sick. However, his greatest joy was spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Diane, Jesus is survived by his daughter, Rafaella (Brad) Molnar, stepsons: Carl (Carrie) West, Aaron (Stephany) West, Jacob West, 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Sisters: Olivia (Lewis) Rutter, Mary (Juan) Avinia, Alicia Perry, Christina (Pablo) Nunez, brothers: Arcadio Alvarez, and Miguel Alvarez. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Juan Alvarez and nephew, Tony Alvarez.
Family and friends will be received Saturday, 4-6p.m., November 14, 2026 at Marsh & Marsteller Funeral Home, 105 State Route 105 Pemberville, OH.
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