SFC Mario M. Alegria
Obituary
SFC Mario M. Alegria proudly and faithfully served his country for 32 years as a member of the US ARMY and Washington Army National Guard. He served through Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Mario was born in Villasis, Pangasinan, Philippines and immigrated to the United States in 1977. He died unexpectedly on April 13, 2011 while stationed in Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs, CO. He leaves behind his wife of almost 22 years, Marissa and his only daughter, Andrea Andy.
There are no words to describe how much he will be missed by his family and countless friends all over the world. He touched many people with his unselfish nature, his compassion, and quick smile. Mario was looking forward to his retirement scheduled for this summer to spend more time at home with his family that he loved and took good care of. Our lives are forever changed with the loss of Mario as a husband, a father, brother, son, uncle, nephew and best friend. Once you meet him, he will be your friend for life.
The Viewing is scheduled on Wednesday, April 27th & Thursday, April 28th from 1:00-8:00 PM at Bonney-Watson Funeral Home, 16445 International Blvd Seatac, WA 98188.
Vigil Service is scheduled on Friday, April 29th, 7:00 PM at St. Edwards Church, 4205 S Orcas St. Seattle, WA 98118.
The Funeral Mass is scheduled on Saturday, April 30th, 11:00 AM at St. Edwards Church, 4205 S Orcas St. Seattle, WA 98118. The Burial will be held at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Park, 16445 International Blvd Seatac, WA 98188
Friends and family are welcomed to attend all services.
Sorry to hear and God Bless.
Our belated condolences to the family circle. We are saddened to hear your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. Take care and God Bless you all always.
Love & Prayers Norman,Sion, Joshua & Jessica Domingo.
Alegria means happiness in Portuguese. That is your legacy to the world. You will be missed.
“There is a land of the living and a land of the dead,the bridge is love. the only survival, the only meaning.”
He will be missed but he will always be among us because of our LOVE. and his LOVE.
With prayers, Parong and Bernaldez families
No amount of condolences can take the pains of losing Mario as friend, as bother, as father and as husband. I am sure Mario will be missed by so many. My wife and I are praying for Mario and his family.
our sincere condolences to mario’s family.we are deeply sorry upon learning of mario’s passing.we’ve been very good friends ever since we were army pvt back in 1978 at ft.campbell,ky.we’ll surely miss you mario.god bless.
Your family is in our prayers.
I was shocked by his passing. All I can say is I am a better person for knowing him. He was such great human beaing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
The Mushallo Family
Uncle Mario, was an outstanding person that we’ll all miss!
so sorry to hear of mario, hope you and Andy are holding up through this difficult time. He sounds like a great guy who will be be more than missed by many family and friends.
With caring thoughts, Nancy and Jerry
My condolences to all of Mario’s family and friends. I am shocked and saddened by his sudden passing. SFC Alegria was my NCOIC during part of our deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004-2005. He was always warm and friendly, his smile and enthusiastic can-do attitude lighting up the room.
No words can express the agony of this loss, but know that Mario was an excellent soldier who took care of his troops. Farewell.
I am very sorry to learn of Mario’s passing. He was a good man and a loyal NCO who dedicated his life to serving our country. He will be missed.
Thank you for being a friend and brother, you will be missed by lots of lots of people you’ve touch.Blessed you by the highest…
I am sorry for the loss to Mario’s family. My prayers are with you. I know that Mario is in heaven with our Lord and is still looking after you. He was a great friend and always had a smile on his face. I will miss him.
Mario was such a great guy. A person who shunned the spotlight while doing good deeds for the community and friends. He will be surely missed vy us all who loved and Respected him.
I have very fond memories of Mario. We went to Iraq together in 2008 and I remember how he always had a smile and a kind word to say. It grieved me very much to hear about his passing. I pray that God gives you peace during this time.
My sincerest condolences
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Mario in the Washington Army National Guard and saddened to hear of his sudden and unexpected passing. I describe Mario as a true team-player; dedicated, compassionate, and cheerful. God Bless You Mario and may God’s peace and strength be with your family during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mario’s family.
My condolences from a fellow soldier.
My condolences to the family of SFC Alegria! Thank you all for your support and sacrifice throughout his career in the Army! I pray you peace and comfort through this difficult time…God bless!
V/r,
SGT Ielome
I am so sorry to hear of Mario’s passing. As one of the “Bosses” in Maintenance for many years, I remember Mario very well. His cheerful countenance made a mark on us all and he will really, really be missed by those of us who remain behind – until we too, are called to our final “home”. Farewell my friend…
Rest in peace, SFC Alegria. My deepest condolences to his family.
Marissa, thank you for sharing Mario with us. Mario was a friend and brother.
You will be missed but remebered in our hearts and our memories. You are still my friend I will miss you.
I would like to extend my condolences to his family. I met Mang Mario right before the last deployment, not realizing he was the uncle that my friends kept talking about while I was working at the airport. He is one of the nicest guy that I have ever met. He kept in contact with me even after he left for Ft Carson. He even called me during the holidays just wish me a Happy Holidays. That is just the type of person he is and he will surely be missed:*
I consider Mario to be one of the nicest gentlemen I have had the honor and privilege to work and serve with. His smile could light up a room. He will be sorely missed. My family’s thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Farewell my friend.
MARISSA,
WE ARE DEEPLY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR SOUL-MATE, MARIO. SOMETIMES THERE ARE NO ANSWERS AND WE DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY. MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH AND GRACE IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. PLEASE KNOW WE CARE.
Since I am unable to attend, let me share my memory of this beautiful person. Mario was always not sometimes available and willing to help anybody. He was always quick with a smile, an active listener, and easy to work with. Even easier was being his friend. I count myself lucky to have been a friend of his. I am sorry for the loss, but know he is sitting in heaven.
Words cannot express the magnatude of this
great loss !
Mario was to many a kind, gentle,artistic
caring,respectful, intelligent, family man
whom touched the hearts of all he knew.
I’ll always cherish the opportunity I had to
know him. A good friend indeed !
Deepest Sympathy, Friend, Lorenzo Campbell
Mario was always a positive influence wherever he worked with others. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing and wished he could have enjoyed his retirement with his family like most of us have. God bless and keep you in the palm of His hand.
Auntie Marissa,
We are deeply saddened and still in shock of Uncle Mario’s passing.
We pray to God for you and Andrea to find comfort, peace and the strength to carry on as Uncle Mario would want.
You are in in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless and Peace be with you!
Sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences, our thoghts and prayers are with your family.
Mario my friend, I remember your concern for your family, you were a great father and husband, friend. I will miss you very much and know and pray to meet you again in our Lords hands, this world will miss you and still needs you. YOUR Great Man.
Marissa & Andy: my deepest sympathy for your loss. I am deeply saddened and still in shock of Mario’s passing. He was a kind, humble, and good man & will be greatly missed. You are in in our thoughts and prayers.
You were a great inspiration to me and my family.You were so kind and thoughtfull.I am so thankfull you was a big part of our lives.We all are going to miss you my brother!
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Manong Mario.He is in a better place now,our condolences.May he rest in peace
Sorry about your loss. Mario and I took many walks together and I know that my brother is in heaven now and forever. I pray God will bless and comfort his familiy.
I am very sorry for your families loss. The world is a lesser place without him here. He was a good friend and kind soul. He will be greatly missed.
A great and kind man indeed. Heaven is an even better place with you in it. You will be missed!
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of a good friend Mario. I had the priveledge of working with Mario for many years. He was an inspiration to others. His competence and amiable attitude, always had a smile for folks.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Andy Blades
I am deeply shocked and saddened for the loss of our beloved Uncle Mario. His passing is so unbelievable to me…I can still hear his voice.
Uncle Mario was the sweetest, most generous and kind person. He greeted everyone with that warm smile of his. He cared so much for Auntie Marissa, Andy and the rest of his family. He is sorely missed.
Rest In Peace Uncle…
Marissa and Andrea, Our hearts are with you during these difficult time. We pray to God for comfort and strength, as this is what Mario would want you to be. Be strong and know that he is now in a better place with God. We grieve with you, and we love you. His memory lives in all of us. God Bless You. – Art, Liza and Children
My deepest sympathy for your loss. He was a great man and admired by all who met him.
I was saddened to hear of Mario’s death. We had worked together off and on for over 15 years. His loss will be felt for years. Rest in Peace my Friend.
Our deepest symphaty and prayers to the Alegria Family.May the Lord comfort you all on this day of mourning.God Bless and He may rest in peace!
You’re in Our Thoughts, sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship. With Heartfelt Sympathy.