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Jovita Alvarez Obituary
Alvarez, 79, was ill and died of natural causes. She was born in McAllen, Texas.
In the summer of 1966 she moved to California, along with her husband, eight children and her parents. All 12 of them moved halfway across the country in a station wagon. "We ended up in Merced, our station wagon stopped here," said Estevan Alvarez, the second-youngest son.
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J A
December 17, 2013
never forgotten. we love you
December 29, 2010
To the all the family of Jovita Alvarez. Our family has known your family for many years. Our family also moved to CA in the 60's we worked in the agriculture fields in Northern CA-Oregon border. We want to send our condolences and we will pray for all of you.
Familia Quintero
Martin Leslie
December 16, 2010
Eloy,
I was reading my moms obit when I noticed your mom was also listed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely
Martin Leslie
December 15, 2010
My condolences to her family. I had the pleasure of working with her at the Merced Family Health Center before it was called Golden Valley. She was a staunch supporter for womens rights and the rights of migrant farmworkers. She made a huge impact on me and my decision to return to college and earn a degree as a bilingual educator. God bless and console her family. I am sure we will meet again in a better place. Dahlia Garza
familia cuevas
November 29, 2010
To all the Alvarez family we are so sorry to hear about your mom she will be in our prayers. God Bless You all and give you our consolation for you lost.
Mary Ward
November 29, 2010
I'm sorry we had lost touch in the last few years. We had lots of fun on our road trips to Democratic functions with Jovita singing most of the time in my car. What a sweet woman, yet an inspiration to many for her drive and fight to help others for decades. God bless you and keep you in peace, Jovita.
Monolin Moreno
November 17, 2010
I remember when the Alvarez family first got here. Jovita was a good friend of my mother Connie S. Moreno. She helped us, her sons and many of us get involved in the advancement for our people. She was an activist and more over a leader for the poor. She will be missed but not forgotten. Thanks Jovita for all you contributed.
M y A Arroyo
November 17, 2010
She is now in a best place. God Bless You all and give you the consolation for Your lost.
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