Biography

Today the music died. Mark R. Vallejo, age 52, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was surrounded by family members and his Pastor, Father Lou Nollette.

Mark was born on November 17, 1959 in Alliance, Nebraska. He attended Alliance High School and graduated in 1978. Mark worked at many jobs during his life, including laying cement, painting and detailing cars, sales and advertising for KPNY, the Waterbed Store, the YMCA, and various other jobs, but his passion was music. Mark played with several bands, including one called "The Max". One of the highlights in his music career was to open for such bands as 38 Special, Kansas and Georgia Satellites. Everyone will agree that Mark was an icon in the music world and brought rock 'n roll to not only Alliance, but to the State of Nebraska and surrounding areas. Most recently his fellow musicians put on a benefit for Mark, and we are so grateful to God that he was able to attend and experience the love and respect everyone showed to him. He even got to sing a few songs, thanked the crowd, and proclaimed "I Got My Wish"! His first song, "Some Kind of Wonderful", brought the house down!

He is survived by his wife Janie, his children, Jacob, Daniel, Kallista and his granddaughter, Macie, of the home. He is also survived by his mother, Helen A. Vallejo and special friend, Manuel Renteria of Alliance; sisters Linda (Jim Mulhern), Julie (Kevin Wilson), both of Alliance and brother Luis (Ronda) Vallejo of Kansas City, Mo. several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, in Nebraska, Colorado, California, Texas and Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his father, Guadalupe Vallejo, his grandparents, Guadalupe and Francisca Vallejo of Scottsbluff, Ne. and Manuel and Ruth Perez of Alliance, Ne. and numerous other relatives.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Lou Nollette officiating. A wake service will be Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

A fund has been established at Western Heritage Credit Union in Alliance, Ne.

The family would like to thank all of Mark's family and friends who have supported them through this difficult time. Special thanks go out to Prairie Haven Hospice and Father Lou Nollette.

Though he will most likely be remembered for his music, more importantly, he will be remembered for his kindness and generosity to those who needed it the most. We love you, Mark, and will never forget your spirit. Your angels in Heaven will embrace you in their arms and protect you until those of us on earth reunite with you.

Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday March 29, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church
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Wake Service

Wednesday March 28, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church
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Visitation

Tuesday March 27, 2012, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Bates-Gould Funeral Home - Alliance
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Visitation will continue from 10-5 on Wednesday.