Alberto Cervantes, age 77, of Celina, Ohio passed away at IUPUI University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 3, 2021.

He was born March 2, 1944 in Mexico to the late Mateo and Maria (Moreno) Cervantes.

Survivors include his life partner of 38 years, Vanessa Wallace; his children, Cynthia Cervantes, Wisconsin, Chris (Jennifer) Toledo, Berne, Indiana, Albert Cervantes Jr., Celina, David (Nicole) Cervantes, Florida, Kristina (Chad) Mabry, Celina, Victoria (Brandon Oehlhof) Cervantes, Spencerville, and Samantha (Erick) Fleck, Wabash; two brothers, Lorenzo (Maruca) Cervantes, Mexico, Armando (Elsa) Cervantes, Celina; a sister, Chelo Hernandez, Mexico; 25 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Esperanza Preciado; and three brothers, Juan Vallejo, Jose "Pepe" Cervantes and Raul Cervantes.

Alberto worked for the past 50 years at Rodriguez Poultry. He was a hard worker and always provided for his family which meant the world to him. He also enjoyed helping at Casa Rodriguez making chips and dishwashing. He will be deeply missed by all.

Funeral services will be held at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 4:00 pm, with Pastor Tim Benjamin officiating; where the family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm prior to the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to Mexican American United (MAU).

Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Alberto and his family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.