BORN

1911

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Funeraria Del Angel Martin Central

3839 Montana Ave

El Paso, Texas

Lazara Alvarado Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 8, 2012.

Lazara H. Alvarado was born on March 30, 1911 in Camargo, Mexico. She came to El Paso at age 12 and lived in El Paso her entire life. She died peacefully at home on October 6, 2012 at the age of 101. Preceded in death by her husband Angel R. Alvarado, Sr. She is survived by 7 children: Luis Alfonso, Manuel (Aurora), Angel (Isis), Martha A. Maldonado (Roger), Oscar, Carlos (Irene), Maria Estella Rodela (David). She has 24 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren. She is survived by brothers: Jose, and Amador; sisters: Juana Escarsega, and Mary Concha. Her god daughter Jesusita Fonseca was by her side since childhood. Civic duties included Council for The Aged and Washington Park Senior Citizen Center. Special Thanks to Visiting Nurses Association, Hospice of El Paso, and Dr. Genevieve Belgrave. Appreciation and thanks to health care providers: Diana Rodriguez, Olga Cabral, Hilda Ramirez, Sylvia Perez, and Alma Vasquez. SERVICES: Visitation will be from 5pm to 9pm with rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler. Funeral mass at Guardian Angel Church on Friday October 12, 2012 at 3021 Frutas Avenue at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery at 401 S. Zaragoza.

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October 13, 2012

M Stallings

My condolences to the Alvarado family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort your hearts during these difficult times. (2Thessalonians 2:17)

October 11, 2012

Beatriz Vasquez

Delia, you and your family are in my prayers. May the memories of your dear Aunt Lazara that mean the most to you will live forever in your heart.

October 9, 2012

Judy Manning

Gloria, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. This kind of moment brings to my mind one of my favorite songs, this world in not my home. Peace to you and your family.

October 9, 2012

Gloria Patrick Lee

Grandma Lazara, We love you & miss you dearly! We will carry your love, faith, laughter, try to recreate your incredible meals and the priceless memories you gave us in our hearts! Our hearts are grieving but know you are dancing in heaven with Grandpa!

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