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He built a career in Saskatoon as an artist known for his landscapes, cityscapes, still life, and nude portraits. He is also remembered as a philanthropist who helped co-found Artists Against Hunger (AAH), which has supported Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre, the Saskatoon Crisis Nursery and CHEP Good Food Inc., through art auctions and events.
Alvarado’s son, Ricardo, wrote a poignant tribute to his dad on social media, noting the past few weeks have been rough, but that his father was consistent right to the end.
“This past few weeks his hospital room quickly became his art studio, and he was creating and sharing his gifts until almost his last breath. True to form, he passed surrounded by love and creativity, and I’m confident that even though he couldn’t say it out loud, he knew he wasn’t alone,” he wrote.
