Obituaries Listing

Prudencia Velez

Prudencia Velez

Sep 5, 2026

Prudencia Velez, 96, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend of Paterson, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, Prudencia, affectionately known as “Puda,” made Paterson her home for more than 65 years. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Pablo Velez, who passed away 31...

Jose Cordova Maissonet

Jose Cordova Maissonet

Sep 3, 2026

Jose Cordova Maissonet, born on March 28, 1944, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, passed away on September 3, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Alvarez Funeraria Inc, 66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, New Jersey. A second visitation will be held on Thursday, September 10,...

Marvin Lee Holly

Marvin Lee Holly

Sep 1, 2026

Marvin Lee Holly, born on March 28, 1969, in Paterson, New Jersey, passed away on September 1, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Marvin on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 72 Carroll Street, Paterson, New Jersey. A prayer service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at...

Dario Isaac Osorio Ochoa

Dario Isaac Osorio Ochoa

Aug 31, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father- in-law and friend.



He was an amazing man and a truly wonderful father who devoted his life to his family. His children were always his greatest priority, and he worked tirelessly to make sure they had the very best life he could give them....

Oscar Gonzalez Martinez

Oscar Gonzalez Martinez

Aug 31, 2026

Oscar Gonzalez Martinez, born on July 4, 1982, in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, passed away on August 31, 2026. 

Family and friends are invited to gather in prayer and remembrance at a Mass on September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cyril & Methodius Church, 218 Ackerman Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey 07011. Visitation will also be held on September...

Melissa Bayon

Melissa Bayon

Aug 28, 2026

Melissa Bayon passed away on August 28, 2026. She was born on March 12, 1980, in Paterson, New Jersey.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on September 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Alvarez Funeraria Inc, 66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, New Jersey 07055.

Caricha Angelina Ventura Liranzo

Caricha Angelina Ventura Liranzo

Aug 28, 2026

Caricha Angelina Ventura Liranzo, born on September 19, 1992, in the Dominican Republic, passed away on August 28, 2026. 

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Alvarez Funeraria Inc, 66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, New Jersey 07055. A second visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026,...

Geraldean Johnson

Geraldean Johnson

Aug 28, 2026

Geraldean Johnson passed away on August 28th, 2026. She was born on April 21st, 1942 in Americus, Georgia, the daughter of Thomas McGrady and Willie Ruth Moye.

ALL SERVICES HELD WILL BE PRIVATE.

Tyrone Wilkerson

Tyrone Wilkerson

Aug 27, 2026

Tyrone Wilkerson, born on December 17, 1975, in Paterson, New Jersey, passed away on August 27, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Rescue City Church, 176 12th Ave, Paterson, New Jersey 07501. A prayer service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will...

Jesus Silverio Alvarado Manzanares

Jesus Silverio Alvarado Manzanares

Aug 27, 2026

Jesus Silverio Alvarado Manzanares passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 47. He was born on December 30, 1978, in El Salvador.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on September 2, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Funeraria Alvarez De Paterson, 267 Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513.

Dervis Rivera (China)

Dervis Rivera (China)

Aug 26, 2026

Dervis Rivera, born on September 5, 1931, in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, passed away on August 26, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on August 31, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Alvarez Funeraria Inc, 66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, New Jersey 07055. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Avenue,...

Jayvion Jah'anell Simpson

Jayvion Jah'anell Simpson

Aug 25, 2026

Jayvion Jah'anell Simpson, born on March 13, 2020, in Paterson, New Jersey, passed away on August 25, 2026. 

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Jayvion on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Funeraria Alvarez De Paterson, 267 Park Ave, Paterson, New Jersey 07513. A prayer service will follow at 11:00...

Juan Antonio Carrera Espinosa

Juan Antonio Carrera Espinosa

Aug 24, 2026

Juan Antonio Carrera Espinosa, born on March 19, 1937, in Puebla, Mexico, passed away on August 24, 2026.

A visitation in honor of Juan Antonio Carrera Espinosa will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Alvarez Funeraria Inc, located at 66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, NJ, with holy mass at 6:30PM.

Family and friends are invited...

Carmen Santana

Carmen Santana

Aug 23, 2026

Carmen Santana, born on January 1, 1936, in Juncos, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026. 

A Memorial Service honoring Carmen’s life will be held on August 30, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Alvarez Funeraria Inc, located at 66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055. Family, friends, and all whose lives were enriched by her are invited...

Florence Ann Brown

Florence Ann Brown

Aug 22, 2026

Florence Ann Brown, born on March 13, 1949, in Paterson, New Jersey, passed away on August 22, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Funeraria Alvarez De Paterson, 267 Park Ave, Paterson, New Jersey 07513. A prayer service will follow there at 11:00 a.m. Burial will...

Haxhi Gjeta

Haxhi Gjeta

Aug 22, 2026

Haxhi Gjeta passed away on August 22nd, 2026. He was born on March 5th, 1968 in Albania, the son of Ramazan Gjeta and Bere Kerciku.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27th, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Alvarez Funeral Home, 66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055. A burial will follow in Albania at a later date.

Hector Santana

Hector Santana

Aug 21, 2026

Hector Santana, born on March 3, 1958 in Copey de Guayubin, Dominican Republic, passed away on August 21, 2026.

Family, friends, and all whose lives Hector touched are invited to pay their respects at two scheduled visitations. The first visitation will take place on August 25, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Funeraria Alvarez De Paterson, located at 267...

Jose Luis Bonilla Ortiz

Jose Luis Bonilla Ortiz

Aug 20, 2026

Jose Luis Bonilla Ortiz passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 66. He was born on July 18, 1960, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on September 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Funeraria Alvarez De Paterson, 267 Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513.

Wilson Humberto Duran Peralta

Wilson Humberto Duran Peralta

Aug 20, 2026

Wilson Humberto Duran Peralta, born on February 9, 1975, in the Dominican Republic, passed away on August 20, 2026.

A visitation will be held in his honor on August 24, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Alvarez De Paterson, located at 267 Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513. Family, friends, and community members are welcome to pay their respects...

Dana Rodriguez Merejo

Dana Rodriguez Merejo

Aug 19, 2026

Dana Rodriguez Merejo, born on May 7, 2026, in Paterson, New Jersey, passed away on August 19, 2026. 

Family, friends, and all who wish to pay their respects are invited to attend visitation services at Alvarez Funeraria Inc, located at 66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on August 26, 2026. Following the visitation, a burial...