Nacho grew up in Greeley, graduating from Greeley Central High School, in 1976. He was looked upon as a big brother by many during his high school years. He enlisted in the US Navy in the fall of 1976. He served aboard the USS Buchanan. He achieved the rank of BT3. He was honorably discharged in 1980.
Following his discharge, he returned to Greeley. He worked for Mobile Pre-Mix, Western Mobile, and LaFarge. He worked at Rush Peterbilt, City of Greeley Bus Transportation, Weld RE-4 Windsor Transportation Department, and as a security guard for several events.
He was a very active member of International Weight Pullers Association (IWPA) where he also served on the board for several years, also a board member of Ducks Unlimited, and served as a Boy Scout Troop leader for several years. Nacho was a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, Gold Star Parents Organization and Colorado Gold Star Project.
Nacho loved hunting and fishing, camping, riding his Harley, and the Mojowsters. He attended hundreds of poker runs to help others in need. He also was a member of the Iron Butt club when he rode over 1000 miles in less than 24 hours. He enjoyed gambling, traveling (Dominican Republic, Canada, and most of the USA). He also enjoyed playing softball in the Greeley area. Within the last several years he made sure to make it to all of his grandkids’ sporting events. You could always hear him over the crowd rooting on his grandkids.
Above all, was his love for his family and time spent with them. If you held a special place in his heart, he had a nick name for you!
He is survived by his daughter, Justine (Troy) Tucker of Kersey; his daughter-in-law, Traci Alvarado of Loveland; his grandkids, Kaden and Kearsten Tucker of Kersey, and Codi and Abel Alvarado of Loveland; his mother, Lupe Alvarado of Greeley; siblings Elida Martinez of Greeley, Elaria Alvarado of Fort Collins, Benancio Alvarado of Greeley, and Aurelia (Vince) Chacon of Greeley. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family, and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Sgt. James “OJ” Alvarado; his father, Ramon Y. Alvarado; his brother-in-law, Adolph Martinez; a niece, Daniella Alvarado, and a great-nephew, Liam Sotelo.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 5-8 pm at Allnutt Funeral Service-Macy Chapel, 6521 West 20th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634, with the Recitation of the Rosary at 7 pm . Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Thursday, September 16, 2021 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2222 23rd Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80634. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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