In Loving Remembrance of
Jorge Alvarez Merin

Jorge Alvarez Merin , age 53, passed away on Monday, March 9th, 2026.
He was born on April 23rd, 1972, in Sayula, Jalisco, Mexico, to Maria Alvarez Merin and Felipe Alvarez Chavez.

Jorge spent his childhood in Sayula, where he learned to work alongside his father in the mountains. He learned to hunt and developed a deep love for nature that stayed with him throughout his life. Jorge and his siblings shared many responsibilities at home. His father took them to church every Sunday, and Jorge also learned about God's Word from his grandmother, Maria, a devoted Jehovah's Witness.

At the age of 17, Jorge moved to the United States with hopes of helping his family. He first lived in Reedley, California, and later moved to Fowler, California, where he learned auto body repair and painting—skills that became his career for more than 30 years. He eventually made his permanent home in Sanger, California, drawn by its closeness to the river and mountains he loved so much.

Jorge appreciated every detail of nature. He often paused to thank Jehovah God through prayer, especially when surrounded by the mountains he cherished. He was known by his family and friends as kind, loving, unselfish, hardworking, and full of humor. He loved telling stories from his life, sharing sayings from his father, and preparing BBQs that everyone looked forward to. He also enjoyed sharing what he learned from his Bible studies lovingly provided by Juventino and Connie Medina, which helped him look forward to the promised future earthly paradise.

In 2016, Jorge took his Bible study seriously and began attending meetings at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sanger, California. As his cancer progressed, he continued attending faithfully through Zoom.

Jorge passed away surrounded by the love of his family.

He is survived by his wife and companion of 20 years, Rebecca (Becky), and his three children:
Jesus Heriberto Gomez Gonzalez (Eddie),
George Alvarez Gonzalez (Coky),
and Nereyda Denise Alvarez Gonzalez (Chispita);
as well as three grandchildren.

He is also survived by his mother, Maria Alvarez Merin, and his siblings:
Martin Alvarez Merin,
Maria Leticia Alvarez Merin,
and Hilda Maria Alvarez Merin.

He is preceded in death by his loving father, Felipe Alvarez Chavez, and his two sisters, Maria Teresa Alvarez Merin and Maria Guadalupe Alvarez Merin.

Jorge leaves behind memories that will be cherished and remembered with loving smiles.

Our family would like to thank you for your heartfelt prayers, kindness, and loving support during this difficult time of sorrow.

With much love and gratitude,
Becky, Nereyda, Eddie, Coky,
Maria and family of Mexico,
Martin and family of Arizona

En Memoria Cariñosa de
Jorge Alvarez Merin

Jorge Alvarez Merin , de 53 años de edad, falleció el lunes 9 de marzo de 2026. Nació el 23 de abril de 1972 en Sayula, Jalisco, México, hijo de Maria Alvarez Merin y Felipe Alvarez Chavez.

Jorge pasó su infancia en Sayula, donde aprendió a trabajar junto a su padre en la sierra. Aprendió a cazar y desarrolló un profundo amor por la naturaleza que lo acompañó durante toda su vida. Jorge y sus hermanos compartían muchas responsabilidades en el hogar. Su padre los llevaba a la iglesia todos los domingos, y Jorge también aprendió de la Palabra de Dios a través de su abuela, Maria, una devota Testigo de Jehová.

A la edad de 17 años, Jorge se mudó a los Estados Unidos con la esperanza de ayudar a su familia. Vivió primero en Reedley, California, y luego se mudó a Fowler, California, donde aprendió el oficio de hojalatería y pintura automotriz, habilidades que se convirtieron en su carrera durante más de 30 años. Finalmente, estableció su hogar permanente en Sanger, California, atraído por su cercanía al río y a las montañas que tanto amaba.

Jorge apreciaba cada detalle de la naturaleza. A menudo se detenía para agradecer a Jehová Dios mediante la oración, especialmente cuando estaba rodeado de las montañas que tanto quería. Su familia y amigos lo conocían como alguien amable, cariñoso, generoso, trabajador y con un gran sentido del humor. Le encantaba contar historias de su vida, compartir los dichos de su padre y preparar parrilladas que todos esperaban con entusiasmo. También disfrutaba compartir lo que aprendía en sus estudios bíblicos, impartidos con cariño por Juventino y Connie Medina, los cuales le ayudaron a anhelar el prometido paraíso terrenal futuro.

En 2016, Jorge tomó en serio su estudio de la Biblia y comenzó a asistir a las reuniones en el Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová en Sanger, California. A medida que su cáncer progresaba, continuó asistiendo fielmente a través de Zoom.

Jorge falleció rodeado del amor de su familia.

Le sobreviven su esposa y compañera de 20 años, Rebecca (Becky), y sus tres hijos:
Jesus Heriberto Gomez Gonzalez (Eddie),
George Alvarez Gonzalez (Coky),
y Nereyda Denise Alvarez Gonzalez (Chispita);
así como tres nietos.

También le sobreviven su madre, Maria Alvarez Merin, y sus hermanos:
Martin Alvarez Merin,
Maria Leticia Alvarez Merin,
y Hilda Maria Alvarez Merin.

Le precedieron en su fallecimiento su amado padre, Felipe Alvarez Chavez, y sus dos hermanas, Maria Teresa Alvarez Merin y Maria Guadalupe Alvarez Merin.

Jorge deja recuerdos que serán atesorados y recordados con sonrisas de amor.

Nuestra familia desea agradecerles por sus sinceras oraciones, su amabilidad y su cariñoso apoyo durante este difícil momento de dolor.
Con mucho amor y gratitud,

Becky, Nereyda, Eddie, Coky,
Maria y familia de México,
Martin y familia de Arizona