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Leo Alvarado Obituary

Leo Jose Alvarado III of Porterville passed away on May 2, 2011. He was 19 years old. Leo is survived by his daughter, Zirah Violet Alvarado, she is 11 moths old; mother of his daughter Sarah Solis; his mother Maria Olmedo and step-father Wayne Olmedo; his father Leo Alvarado Jr. and step-mother Carol Alvarado; brother Marcus A. Alvarado; sisters Destiny Olmedo and Isis Alvarado; step-sister Jasmine Olmedo all of Porterville. Granparents Jose and Rosalba Garcia, grand-mother Mickie Alvarado Flores and many loving family and friends.

Leo was born and raised in Porterville, CA and graduated from Citrus High School in 2009. Leo was known for his big smile and dimples. He loved to write and rap music. He was a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Oakland Raiders. Leo loved being around friends and was a great and loving father to his baby girl.

We know he will be dearly missed and hope he touched everyone's heart. He is preceeded in death by his grandfather Leo Alvarado Sr.

If possible we would like to honor Leo in his favorite color purple on the day of his burial.

Visitation will be Monday, May 09, 2011 at Myer's Chapel starting at 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Rosary will be Monday May, 09, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Mass will be held at St. Anne's Church on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 9:00 AM. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Published by The Porterville Recorder on May 7, 2011.
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Hey Lil Leo your tio Ruben here missing you and your DIY car questions u would ask. Well dude we r always going to remember u and ur dimples. R.I.P always Tio Ruben

Ruben Medrano

May 30, 2011

Leo, zirah and I miss you so much and love you we had so many memories that will last forever with me and zirah will knw who you are babe. You will always be with zirah and I always and forever babe. You always had a smile on your face and always so happy and you had so many friends you were full of life and I think about you every single day every min, second and hour you are always on my mine babe zirah and I miss you and love wish I could hear you voice again and hold you in my arms laying and cuddle in bed while you play with my hair and kiss me and whisper in my ear that you love me babe your always with me everywhere I go....zirah,you,me babe always and forever i love you babe muah xoxo love u daddy

Sarah and zirah Alvarado

May 29, 2011

it's amazing how many hearts you touched. you are very loved by many, many friends & family. we miss you so so much. especially your mom she's torn appart. mijo please watch over her and help her thru this ask god to give her strength she really needs it & only u and him can do this. don't ever forget i love u, & life will never be the same without u, there's not one second, one minute, one hour, one day, that I don't think about you. Your in my mind night & day// i'll keep u close by and loved with the color purple. ** my life will always be surrounded with purple in your honor** love u mijo liyito!!!!
<3 tia mayra

mayra garcia-medrano

May 29, 2011

What a beautiful smile just like your mommy. So many people loved you and I was honored to be a part of your service through my song "Arms of an Angel." May you rest in peace knowing that you are loved by so many and although your life was short; the impact you had on people's lives is lifelong.

Eva Serrano-Prado

May 17, 2011

RIP was a friend of your dad and a friend of your God Bless u

shawn easley

May 16, 2011

i love you and miss you leo ! you were truely a great friend to me. i enjoyed being part of your life. rest in paradise <3 Mona !

mona serrato

May 13, 2011

R.I.P Leo Alvarado. I did not really talk to you, but i do know u are missed and loved by many. My prayers go out to ur family. May they find comfort thru this very difficult time with all their memories of you. U will always be missed but Never forgotten. RIP Leo<3

adilene carranza

May 13, 2011

Leo we all miss you so much and you will never be forgotten. You are my guardian angel I love you.

Jessica Ortiz

May 12, 2011

Leo we are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you & your family...
Your neighbors,
(Uriel) Joe & Isabel Loya

Loya's from #2

May 11, 2011

leo i love you and you will never bee forgotten we all love you will awlways be in my herat

monique cid

May 11, 2011

leo we will always have you in our hearts and you will forever be missed.
we love you aunt billie and uncle vincent alvarado

billie alvarado

May 11, 2011

patricia hill

May 11, 2011

Leo, so sorry for the loss of your son. He was a friend of my sons and I can't imagine your pain. May he rest in peace with the angels and god bless you and your family!

Lorraine Moisa

May 10, 2011

My heart goes out to the family . Leo was a friend of my sons and I can't imagine the pain you are going through. May he rest in peace and god bless you all!

Lorraine Moisa

May 10, 2011

Leo & Carol, our thoughts n prayers to you and family, God give you strength. With deepest sympathy Joe & Terry Martin Familia.

Joe Terry Martin

May 10, 2011

anonymous

May 10, 2011

Leo you are missed very much!!

Vallejo

May 10, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

flores family

May 10, 2011

Leo, we at State Farm are deeply sadden by the loss of your son. We will continue to pray for your family to be strenghten during this time.Love Fred Landucci State Farm Staff

May 10, 2011

rnp leo <3 imma miss youu soo much . love youu !

jennie sanchez

May 10, 2011

Leo we will miss you deeply u will be in are prayers allways RIP LEO ALVARADO

marissa rangel

May 9, 2011

May 9, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Diddy & Erika Lopez

May 9, 2011

Our thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Matt & Cathy, Salem OR

May 9, 2011

To the family of Leo Alvarado are thoughts & prayers go out to all of you . From Lara Family Strathmore, CA

May 9, 2011

To the family of Leo Alvarado my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you Leo was a great person and he is greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Lacey O'Neal

May 9, 2011

To the family of Leo Alvarado my thoughts & prayers go out to all of you Rest in peace Leo gone but never forgotton may the angels watch over you and your family.

Lacey O'Neal

May 9, 2011

You will always be in our hearts and thoughts and prayers LIL LEO may you rest in peace from all of us the PRIETO AND GALINDO FAMILY

May 9, 2011

Marcos

May 8, 2011

Leo, words can not express the sorrow we feel for you on the loss of your son. Our thoughts & prayers along with our deepest sympathy, to you & your family during this tragedy. Take comfort in the loving memories you shared and that one day you will greet each other again in the Lords heavenly kingdom. - Ed & Meliza Ozuna

Meliza Ramos-Ozuna

May 8, 2011

To the Family of Leo Alvarado, III,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not get the honor of meetig Leo, but my son is the same age and I can't imagine the pain you are feeling right now. May you find comfort knowing that he is in heaven's paradise.

Anaia Whittington

May 8, 2011

MY CONDOLENCE TO LEO JR AND YOUR FAMILY RUDY BARRIOS

May 8, 2011

rip leo much love bro sending all my condolence to all famaily much love rip leo from danny martinez will be missed

May 8, 2011

god bless you leito your in gods house now in a beautiful paradise. may you rest in peace and will always be in our hearts and never be forgotten. this is not a good bye but a c- u later. just keep on shining down us from above just how you would always did here.

May 7, 2011

Leolito, you will be missed deeply but you will always be shinning down on us from Heaven.. Our memories of you will always be kept alive in our hearts..You are and will be deeply missed at Tia Mary's house... God Bless You....

Leo,Maria and Carol, Im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the whole family..

Deanna Pendergraft

May 7, 2011

Leo our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you and carry you through these difficult times. Our deepest sympathy.

Pete and Diana ( cha cha oceguera ) Martinez

Chacha oceguera

May 7, 2011

~Rest in Paradise Leo ~

corrina metheney

May 7, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Veronica Gonzalez

May 6, 2011

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