BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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Goetz Funeral Home

713 North Austin Street

Seguin, Texas

Elvira Alvarez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 27, 2017.

Elvira G. Alvarez was born to the late Pedro and Margarita Gomez on November 27, 1929 in Marion, Texas. She was called home to be with our Lord on November 26, 2017 in Seguin, Texas at the age of 87. Elvira is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Alvarez; sons, Antonio Alvarez, Ernest Alvarez; daughters, Lucy Alvarez, Bertha Alvarez; great-great-grandchildren, Ashli Lopez and Blue Lopez. She is survived by her children, Terrie Alvarado and husband Rudy, Joe Alvarez and wife Nancy, Velia Leal and husband Marcelino, Robert Alvarez and wife Sandra, Samuel Alvarez and wife Barbara, Alicia Martinez and Henry Alvarez; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Elvira was a very loving and caring person whose door to her home was always open to all of her family. She will be deeply missed and was truly loved by all. Pallbearers will be: Joe Alvarez, Jr., Robert Alvarez, (Honorary) Henry Alvarez, Rudy Gomez, Samuel Alvarez, Antonio Alvarez, Jr., and Jordan Leal. A visitation will begin Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm at Goetz Funeral Home. A funeral procession will depart Friday, December 1, 2017 at 10:00am for a 10:30am Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Goetz Funeral Home.

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November 29, 2017

Loy Galaviz

With deepest sympathy we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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November 29, 2017

Nancy Davila

Condolences!! N DEEPEST SYMPATHY to Alvarez familia!!
Dearest Tia. God has opened his heavenly gates to a loving caring angel!!❤

November 28, 2017

Mary Herevia

My deepest condolences Velia to you & your family .. words cannot express the heavy heart we hold with the loss of a parent . Prayers for you & your family God Bless you.

November 28, 2017

Annette Martinez

I love you wela!

November 28, 2017

Jesse & Sylvia Alvarado

We r so sorry for the loss of your mom our prayers go out to the family

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