Marcelo Hernaldo Arévalo-Saez
October 30, 1981-November 1, 2024
We are sorry to announce the sensitive death of our beloved son, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Marcelo “Chelo” Hernaldo Arévalo-Saez, 43, of Lincoln Nebraska, passed away peacefully surrounded by the tenderness of his friends and family and is now playing his music in Heaven.
Marcelo was born October 30, 1981 in Valdivia, Chile. In 2004, he moved to the United States to start a new journey with his former wife, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Over the years, Marcelo lovingly shared his passions and talents of music, culinary arts, painting, and humor with all of those around him.
Marcelo lived in Boston, Omaha, Des Moines, Iowa and Northern Colorado and returned to the heartland, his home, Lincoln, Nebraska. Everywhere Marcelo went, he made friends and gave back to his community, playing with various music groups, working for non-profits, and local restaurants.
Marcelo is survived by his “Sweetheart” daughter Maya Arévalo-Miller, parents, siblings, siblings-in-law, nieces and nephews and his extended family of so many “Amigos” from around the world.
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i’m so sorry for your loss. he will be missed by many
Marcelo meu irmão. You are Maestro , my teacher in music, joy and cooking. Thank you so much for meeting me in this life brother bringing your laughter, light, love and presence. Estamos com saudades de voçe e podemos ver la luz , o presente de sua vida. sua alma e coração vai viver eterenamente em nossas coraçãos. um abraço meu amor
Amigo querido mío , muchas muchas gracias por el amor, los chistes, tu música, tu alma, y todo lo que compartiste conmigo. Ahorita estás volando con todos los otros ángeles, tocanda y cantando y por supuesto me voya extrañarte caleta hermano. Hasta el próximo vez compadre. Saludos y bendiciones a ti y tu familia linda. Un abrazo de oso. Te quiero mi Marcelito✌️💜💫
My sympathies with you all! The world lost a true gem. I loved working with Marcelo and learning how to make empanadas with him. He had such a deep love for his family and was a true musical genius. Sending love to the whole family.