Alfredo Hector Marez

Alfredo Hector Marez , 83 , of Monte Alto , Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday June 27, 2026 surrounded by his family in Sunnyside. Alfredo was born in Hargil Texas on October 16,1942 to Florencio and Filomena (Lopez) Marez. He was raised in Hargil where he attended school. He later moved to Sunnyside where he made his home and raised his family . He worked in agriculture for many farmers. He was lead foreman in the farming industry. Driving truck , welding, irrigating you name it he did it . He eventually retired and moved back to Texas . Up until a few months ago his illness forced him to come back to Sunnyside to be with his kids. Dad loved dancing to tejano music , he would tell us how no one could out dance him and his favorite cousin Ramiro. His favorite pass time was watching baseball ( Houston Astros) and Mariners)and as for  Football he was a true fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Seahawks. Alfredo is survived by his kids , Richard ( Ester) Marez , Belinda ( the late Hector Gonzalez) Marez , Debbie (Pedro) Guerrero, Joshua Marez. Grandchildren, Hector (Lynsi) Tabarez, Joel ( Rosario) Tabarez, Celisia ( Manuel) Morales, Monica Calderon, Celeste Marez, Shalena Marez , Diego Vargas , Derek Marez , Josiah Marez and Alexa Marez. 30 great children and 1 great great grandson. Alfredo is preceded in death by his parents , his brothers , and two grandsons Nicholas Alfredo Marez and Ramon Verduzco. 

Dad will be greatly missed, his laughter, jokes and quick Whitt. He was a smart and very loving father, always remembering our birthdays , he was very faithful and dedicated to the basilica of our lady of San Juan in Texas. He would always go turn on a candle and deeply pray for all his loved ones and to those close to us that needed a miracle. He had unconditional love for his kids. Thank you Sunnyside Astria Health, you did an amazing job taking care of our dad. To the Astria nurses thank you all so much you are all the absolute BEST. , I know he promised you all to show you how to dance but he'll have to take a rain check . A big thank you to my family for being with us day in and day out throughout this tough time. Maria Riojas I couldn't of done this without you, Dora and Yvonne Garza , thank you so much. 

Viewing and visitation will be on Sunday July 5, 2026 from 4PM to 8PM with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6PM at Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside, Wa.  Mass will be on Monday July 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Joseph Church in Sunnyside. Wa. 

"I love and miss you so much Dad , no need to worry anymore, I'll take it from here with Gods grace "

Viewing and visitation will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2028 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Recitation of the Holy at 6:00 p.m.at the Smith Funeral Home Sunnyside, WA   Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sunnyside, WA   Those wishing to sign Alfredo's online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com   Smith Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. 

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