Aiden Branson Alvarado was born on December 23, 2009 with an extremely rare cancer called infantile fibrosarcoma. Although Aiden underwent very intense chemotherapy, his cancer was too aggressive. While his loving mom held him and with his dad at his side, Aiden passed away in his sleep on June 3, 2010.

His parents know that he is in a better place now and watching down on us along with his great grandpa, Jerry Wallace and his grandma, Roberta “Bobbie” Alvarado.

Aiden is survived by his parents, Brandon and Kalicia (Noyes) Alvarado, grandparents, Keith and Kathy Carman of Stanwood, Brad (Sandy) Noyes of Massachusetts, Tony and Linda Alvarado of Mount Vernon; great grandparents, Judy Wallace of Stanwood, Bruce and Irene Carman of Oak Harbor, Fred and Elsie Noyes of New Hampshire, Antonio and Socorro Alvarado of Conway, and Melvin and Gay Fisher of Mount Vernon; aunts, Marissa Noyes, Brittany Carman, Anna-Marie Alvarado and Sierra Alvarado and Uncle Jordon (Carrie) Alvarado of California and numerous great aunts, uncles and extended family.

A private burial service, under the direction of Hawthorne Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, was held on Saturday, June 12, 2010. A memorial service celebrating Aiden’s 162 days here on earth will be held on Saturday, June 19th at 1:00 p.m. at Smokey Point Community Church, 17721 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington, WA 98223.

Donations in Aiden’s memory may be made to one of the following: Seattle Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 5371, Seattle, WA 98145-5005; Ronald McDonald House 5130 40th Ave. N.E. Seattle, WA 98105; or contribute online to the above entities or the National Cancer Society.