Samuel Alva

Samuel Alva, 72, of Medaryville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette.  

He was born on June 3, 1951, in Rensselaer, to the late Benjamin and Naomi (Villalobos) Alva. Sam graduated from West Central High School in 1969. On June 15, 1974, he married the love of his life, Vicky Koekenberg at the Medaryville Christian Church. They were looking forward to celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary in June.  

Sam was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church. He was retired from Talbert Manufacturing after being a welder for 38 years. Sam was an avid Miami Dolphins and IU Basketball fan. He proudly supported his daughters throughout their athletic careers. He was a proud Papa to Aria and Emma. Sam will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by wife Vicky (Koekenberg) Alva, Medaryville; daughters: Stephanie [Kevin] Miller, Francesville and Tiffany [Chad] Jones, Ft. Wayne; two granddaughters: Aria and Emma; brother Moses [Colleen] Alva, North Judson; brothers-in-law: Rick Koekenberg, Monticello and Phil Byers, Wanatah; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents: Benjamin and Naomi (Villalobos) Alva; infant son Nathan Samuel Alva; infant sister Eliza V. Alva; sisters: Febe Byers, Rachel [Ron] Tanner and Ofelia Alva; brother Jesse Alva; and in-laws: Bernard and Juanita (Ellison) Koekenberg.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, March 2, at the Medaryville Christian Church (112 S. Jefferson St. Medaryville, IN 47957).  

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 2, at the Medaryville Christian Church with Ministers Wes Raley and Tony Schabel officiating.

Burial will take place at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Medaryville Christian Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel  in Medaryville.

(Pulaski County Journal — Feb. 28, 2024)