Sergio Alonzo, Jr.

and the ability to recognize what was right were clearly driving forces in Sergio’s life. He was also the

kind of person who could respect a “do not disturb” sign, whether it was real or implied. He was

analytical and observant, with an ability to be simultaneously spontaneous and keenly perceptive.

Sergio was modest in his actions and extremely literal in his thoughts and in the manner in which he

communicated with others. When Sergio said something, he meant it. All those who knew him

appreciated this trademark quality.

Sergio was born on June 26, 1992 at Olive View - UCLA Medical Center in Sylmar, California to his

mother, Dora De La Rosa. Sergio was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Even as a small child, Sergio wanted

to understand what was right and what was wrong in any given situation. As Sergio grew older, he

realized the importance of being treated fairly, and in return, he treated everyone around him the same

way. This belief in fair play served Sergio well throughout his life and despite his natural shyness; he

enjoyed a solid group of friends.

Since Sergio sought to treat those around him with respect, he often found himself in the role of

playing peacemaker within his family. He was comfortable in working through the types of sibling rivalry

situations that quite often occur, because he loved the challenge of conflict resolution. He would look at

the most reasonable and practical ways to settle any disputes. He had one younger sister, Kathy. Sergio

was constantly involved in activities with his sister. Sergio and his sibling had the typical rivalries while

growing up, but they shared many life experiences.

During his childhood, family and friends viewed Sergio as a quiet and reserved person with what

most would consider a calm and tranquil demeanor. In fact, he was a fairly curious child who had the

ability to entertain himself and didn’t require much in the way of outside stimulation. A great deal of

Sergio’s free time was spent learning how and why the things around him worked. He was an active

child who loved being outdoors and absorbing all the sensory input that nature could provide. In his

spare time, he liked collecting Pokémon Cards, watching movies (especially sports related movies),

playing at the park and watching Dragon Ball Z. Sergio's memorable achievements included straight A's

throughout elementary school.

The fact that he was curious was an asset to Sergio while he was in school. He possessed strong

study skills and good concentration. He relished the task of scrutinizing problems, investigating all the

options, and then solving them. Sergio enjoyed tackling the project that was right in front of him and

working it straight through to its conclusion. Sometimes, he would become so involved in the process of

problem solving that he would lose awareness of his surroundings. Experience was Sergio’s best

teacher. He graduated from Southeast Career Technical Academy in 2010. In high school he enjoyed his

Drafting courses the most.

Those who didn’t know Sergio well might have thought him to be objective and somewhat

emotionally detached, but family and friends who were close to him knew that he was full of jokes and

quick witted. Sergio’s good friends tended to be “thinkers” like himself. Even though the circle of

friends was somewhat small, it was a strong and loyal group, and Sergio liked nothing better than to

spend his free time with them. Sergio was well known for always being up front and open, never hiding

his true feelings, qualities that drew deep loyalty from his friends because they understood and

appreciated him for the person he was. Another quality that people admired in Sergio was his ability to

link cause and effect and apply the appropriate connection in his assessment of any new situation.

While growing up, some of his best friends were Eddy Yanez, Hugo Enriquez, Marley Williams, Travis

James, and John Patrick Clemente. Later in life, he became friends with Humberto Jaimes, Tyler

Johnson, Willie Hallman, and Eduardo Bueno.

This same loyalty and up front honesty Sergio shared with his friends carried over to other aspects of

his life, including his relationships with his family. On April 6, 2019, Sergio exchanged wedding vows

with Karen Paola Del Toro Alvarez at the St Anne Catholic Church of Las Vegas, Nevada. The marriage

became a solid and loving relationship, due in part to Sergio’s skill at bringing fresh energy and clarity to

meeting Karen's needs. He was a great listener who enjoyed the couple’s “together” time, especially

when it came to celebrating special occasions.

As the family grew, Sergio was easily able to adapt to the changes and challenges of parenthood.

Sergio was never impulsive in dealing with family problems. Instead, he would carefully think things

through before implementing the solution in a logical and objective manner. Sergio was a strong, clear

communicator who excelled at eliminating confusion by making matters crystal clear to all those

involved. At the same time, Sergio’s inventive nature could turn any task into a fun and creative time

with family or friends.

In his work life, Sergio was the kind of person who had no difficulty in taking on a project and seeing

it through to its completion. He excelled at dealing with those pesky details that can derail some

people, and once he understood exactly why he was working on a project, he could plow full steam

ahead. For Sergio, being able to grasp the logical components of any task was significant to him in

appreciating its importance. Even if he worked alone on an assignment, Sergio was able to incorporate

and welcome new insights from co-workers, and he would readily use them if they improved the

process. His primary occupation was Law Enforcement. He was employed for 4 years at Nevada

Department of Corrections and almost 2 years at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Sergio

always made the effort to be a team player, doing what was necessary to get the job done.

Sergio’s curious and inquisitive nature influenced his choice of leisure pursuits as well. He applied his

strong concentration and analytical skills as to how things worked to his choice of activities. He

particularly enjoyed the competitive yet bonding time his hobbies provided. His favorite pursuits were

playing / watching sports, collecting Pokémon and sports cards, shooting with friends, spending time

with his family and cooking. Sergio was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share

his interests with others.

Sergio had the ability to stay calm and the determination to do what was necessary to get the job

finished, traits that helped him enjoy sports. In high school, Sergio played baseball. Recreational sports

included softball, baseball, and basketball. Sergio was also a major sports fan and enjoyed following his

favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were baseball, football, and

basketball. The New York Yankees was his favorite team.

Sergio was an asset to any organization he joined. In many ways, he was a man of action who would

rather tackle a job than spend time chatting about irrelevant things. He worked well on small

committees and excelled at focusing on the important details without getting bogged down by the

unnecessary parts of an assignment. In high school, Sergio was a member of the Student Organization

of Latinos.

Religion and faith were important to Sergio. He held dear the faith and values he derived from his

beliefs. He was a member at St John Neumann Catholic Church.

Because he was a man who let his actions speak for themselves, Sergio didn’t find it necessary to

brag or boast. But it wasn’t always possible for him to conceal his accomplishments. Others who

recognized his achievements made certain that he was honored for them. Some of his most prestigious

awards included being Valedictorian for his Metro Class Academy in 2019.

Sergio passed away on June 21, 2021 at Las Vegas, Nevada. He is survived by his wife, Karen Del Toro

Alvarez; his daughter, Mia; his mother, Dora De La Rosa and his sister, Kathy Delgado. Services were

held at Palm Northwest Mortuary. Sergio was laid to rest in Palm Northwest Cemetery.

Sergio strongly believed that talk is cheap. He was the type of person who would show others his

feelings through his actions. He was practical and realistic but was able to be flexible when the need

arose. He had a curiosity about the things around him and tried to experience life directly rather than

sit back and talk about it. The experiences he treasured most were those he shared with his loved ones.