Martin Alvarado, age 61, of East Grand Forks, MN died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Martin Joseph Alvarado, the son of Ramiro and Elizabeth (Wadena) Alvarado was born on August 18, 1948 in White Earth, MN. As a young boy, he moved around with his family, but spent most of his childhood in the Grand Forks area. Martin attended school in Grand Forks and in Mahnomen, MN and later worked on area farms. In the 1970's, he began working as a custodian at the Naytahwaush School in Naytahwaush, MN. After an injury, Martin returned to Grand Forks and made that his home.

Martin's passion was collecting old cars and listening to Rock-n-Roll music. He also enjoyed watching car auctions on the television.


Martin is survived by three brothers: Richard of Naytahwaush, Ramiro Jr. of Naytahwaush, and Harold of Mahnomen; seven sisters: Shirley Kier of Mahnomen, Juanita (Alfonso) Aquilera of San Antonio, TX, Gloria Martinez of Mahnomen, Celestina Derosier of Naytahwaush, Ginny (Merle) Bush of Naytahwaush, Sheila (Lupe) Suarez of Reynolds, ND, and Lorenza Behnkie of Grand Forks, ND; and many nieces and nephews.


He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents: Joseph & Elizabeth Roy and Martin & Lorenza Alvarado.


Funeral services were held Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11:00 am at the St. Anne's Catholic Church in Naytahwaush, MN. Father Bob Leising, OMI was the officiant. Pallbearers were Jesse Alvarado, Derrick Alvarado, Pete Alvarado, Ramiro Alvarado III, Rudy Suarez and Pedro Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers were all of Martin's nieces and nephews. Visitation was held one hour prior the service at the church on Friday.

Interment was at St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery in Naytahwaush, MN.