Obituary: Simon Alvarez Cuevas

Obituary published and funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory

Simon Alvarez Cuevas, age 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at home with family by his side. Simon was born in Guadajalara, Mexico on October 28, 1958 to Felipe and Gregoria Alvarez (Cuevas). He immigrated to the United States when he was 19 to find work, as he moved up California he finally settled in Morris, IL. Simon was a very social man who made a lot of friendships during his time. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching his favorite futbol teams Chivas de Guadalajara, going to church, and traveling back home to Mexico. His favorite hobbies included tinkering with electronics fishing and watching his favorite Chicago sports teams.

Survived by his loving wife, Magdalena Cristina Alvarez; his beloved children, Alan Simon Alvarez, Adriana Paola Alvarez; siblings Felipe Alvarez, Eustacio Alvarez, Manuel Alvarez, Julian Alvarez, and Salvador Alvarez and many cousins, nieces, nephews and his favorite pup Frijol also survive.

Preceded in death by father Felipe Alvarez and mother Gregoria Alvarez, his brothers, Ventura Alvarez, Picliano Alvarez, & Jop Alvarez, nephew Victor Alvarez, niece Jasmine Alvarez, and father in law Francisco Ontiveros.

Visitation for Simon Alvarez Cuevas will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until time of funeral services at 7:00 p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 1201 W. Route 6 at Deerpath Drive in Morris, IL. Following services, Simon's cremated remains will be buried in their family cemetery in Mexico at a later date.

For information, please call (815) 942-5040 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.

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