With sadness, love, and profound heartache, we announce that country singer, Marco Antonio Alvarado Jr. “Mark Lane” of Los Fresnos/Brownsville, Texas went on to be with our heavenly Father on Friday, October 15, 2021, at the age of 28 while at Brooke Army Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was our most beloved son, brother, father, grandson, nephew, and friend. Mark battled health complications with the utmost courage, dignity, and above all else faith. Mark was always there to brighten the lives of others, and was a caring, brave warrior who spread his faith and love for God to those around him. He was a talented musician whose passion was singing live in front of friends and family. Throughout his career, he had the honor and privilege of performing with country artists such as Cody Johnson. Through his performances, he brought many people together. In addition to music, he worked diligently and selflessly in serving others wherever he was employed. He was a loving son and brother who was never too busy to call or catch up with family and old friends. Most importantly, he was a loving father to his sons and daughter. Mark adored them and placed them first in his life; he never missed an opportunity to show his great love for them. Mark will be missed every day by his loving parents Marco Antonio Alvarado and Maria C. Leyva Alvarado, who love him more than words can ever express, his brothers Ian Anthony Alvarado, Andrew Garcia (Melanie), Miguel Alvarado (Rose), fiancé Alexandria B. Longoria, his most precious young sons Kolten Lane Alvarado, Donavin Smith (Hope), and his beautiful daughter Kataleya (Alexandria). He leaves behind his grandmothers Josefina Leyva and Aurelia Alvarado; uncles Rafael Leyva Jr (Mary), Merced Leyva, Pablo Leyva (Ellie), Isaias Leyva, Matias Alvarado (Nelly); aunts, “Nenny” Noelia Alvarado, Aldanely Bautista (Rudy), Anell Alvarado; cousins, Melissia Leyva Dillman (Eric), Jose Luz Leyva, Jennifer Leyva (Jose), Shanell Leyva Castro (Christian), Veronica Leyva, Pablo Leyva Jr, Francellie Leyva, Guillermo Leyva, Lucas Matthew Alvarado, Yuliana Leyva, Crystal Sandlin (Daniel), Robert Sandlin (Ruby), Damian Sandlin, Darian Sandlin (Jenny), Daniel Bautista (Amy), Oscar Bautista; nieces and nephews, Miranda Annette Alvarado, Michael Angel Alvarado, Justin Alexander Alvarado, and Miguel Antonio Alvarado Jr. Mark also leaves behind countless friends, too many to list, in his hometown of Brownsville, Texas and his last home of San Antonio, Texas. Mark now rests with his grandfathers Rafael Leyva and Matias Alvarado, as well as his aunt Maria Cruz Leyva and uncle: Jose Luz Leyva. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, October 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. A chapel service will be held Tuesday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home with burial to follow at Sabas Cavazos Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: Ian Anthony Alvarado, Andrew Garcia, Miguel Alvarado, Robert Sandlin, Damian Sandlin, Darian Sandlin, Ryan Marin, and Hector Salinas Jr. Serving as honorary pallbearers: Pablo Leyva Jr., Guillermo Leyva, Daniel Bautista, Oscar Bautista, and Oscar Gonzalez. Mark, we love and miss you so much! All individuals are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines by socially distancing a minimum space of 6 feet apart and must wear face covers or masks. (May include bandanas or sewn or cloth face coverings). You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Marco Antonio Alvarado Jr. “Mark Lane” at Thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematory, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.