Marcus M. "Orale!" Alto Jr.'s Obituary
Marcus is survived by his families; wife of 67 years, San Juana Alto; six children and their families; Patricia Brokiewicz (Dave), Albert Alto (Lucy), Roland Alto, Sr. (Maria Perez-Alto), Daniel Alto Sr. (Pam Alto), Janice Banderas (Pedro) and Lydia Green. Also survived by his companion of 49 years, Barbara Noles and their three daughters and families; Carolyn Audibert (Michael), Michelle Alto and Cheryl Alto. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; his brothers, Raymond Alto Sr., Benjamin Alto (deceased); sisters, Henrietta Gomez and Isabelle Sepeda; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends - young and old! Marcus was in the U.S. Army during WWII, serving in Normandy, Northern France, and Central Europe as an infantryman. He received several medals including the Purple Heart. He worked at Camp Pendleton in Civil Service, and Base Motor Transport as a bus d Marcus enjoyed spending time with his families and his friends, and going to and watching his San Diego Padres and Chargers. He also loved going to the casinos and traveling especially to Las Vegas and Hawaii. Marcus was a native of Escondido for 85 years. He was a tribal member of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians. He was also a member of the American Legion, Post 149 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Our beloved dad lived a very full and colorful life. We had him with us for 85 years. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten, for he will always live in us and through the next generations.
"We Love You, Dad!"
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