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Juanita Alvarez Obituary
October 3, 1921 - September 13, 2017
Juanita R. Alvarez passed away on Wednesday morning, September 13, 2017, at her home. She was a long time Pocatello resident. Juanita was born on October 3, 1921, in Concordia, Coahuila, Mexico to Francisco Ramirez and Guadalupe (Varela) Ramirez. She immigrated to the US in 1924 with her parents and younger sister. She was raised in Pocatello and attended local schools.
Juanita was always a hard worker, a wonderful homemaker and she sacrificed so much for her family. Her family and friends were all very important to her. She missed the old neighborhood on North Harrison and all her neighbors and friends.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Richard and Ben Jr; a daughter, Helen Contreras; daughter-in-law, Margaret Sisneros; a brother, Val Ramirez and a sister Louise Madrid and a great granddaughter, Cassie Jo Stoddart.
Juanita is survived by her husband, Arnulfo Alvarez; three sons, Frank (Hilda) Sisneros, Paul (Josephine) Sisneros and Steve Sisneros; one daughter, Raquel Drennon; also, two sisters, Teresa (Manuel) Baca and Esther Marlette. She has 17 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren.
A Catholic Rosary Service with viewing will be held Monday, September 18th from 6 to 8 pm at Downard Funeral Home, 241 North Garfield Ave, Pocatello, Idaho. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 19th at 11:00 am at Holy Spirit Catholic Community, St. Joseph's Chapel, 439 North Hayes, Pocatello. Graveside services will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello.
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Steve R. Sisneros
September 12, 2023
Dear Mom , It's been six years since you left us . You are dearly missed . You were so unselfish and kind , The family owes so much to you and Arnulfo .You were both so loved and appreciated . You are gone but not forgotten . Until we meet again . You sacrificed so much for you family . Time does not ease the loss of you . Thinking of you always . Kyle and Lucia never met you but would have loved their great-grandma .. Thank you Mom . Steve
Steve Sisneros
September 22, 2017
Dear Mom You've been gone for a week now and it is still difficult to believe that you have left us and are no longer with us . We miss you dearly . Words cannot adequately describe what you meant to all of us . You are loved by so many especially your family . You sacrificed so much for us and wanted nothing in return . Your legacy is your family and you were proud of us all but we were more proud of you . You will be dearly missed especially your lovely smile ,sense of humor and friendliness to all.I know that you are having a great reunion with all your family , friends and neighbors . You will not be forgotten . I know that Ben Jr. and Richard were waiting to greet you.Take care beloved Mother until we meet again . Love from Steve and your family
Jamie Sisneros
September 19, 2017
Thoughts and Prayers to all!
Frank
September 19, 2017
Juanita was a sweet lady. I will miss her.
Ramona Awes (Sierra Family)
September 18, 2017
Arnulfo & Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have many memories of Juanita during our growing up years. She will be missed.
Adelita Revelo
September 18, 2017
My condolences to the Alvarez family, she was a dear friend of mine and my parents Alvaro and Josephine Zazweta .
Natalie Camacho Mendoza
September 14, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Juanita's family. She was a dear friend of generations of our family. Such a sweet lady. She will be missed. So sorry for your loss. The Camacho Family
Gloria ( goog ) MADRID
September 14, 2017
Our aunt was called to follow the light up above and she became an angel with with wings and a bright star that shines so brightly for everyone to see she will be missed our thoughts and prayers goes out to the family I love you RIP
Cami Hadley
September 14, 2017
Alvarez Family,
My prayers are with you at this time of loss of Aunt Juanita. I sure will miss that Rameriz spunk; Grandpa Pancho's gene!! Alot of memories going up there with my mom and grandma Louise to visit her sisters and other family members. Uncle Alnufo taught me how to drive a 5-speed; Aunt Juanita had delcious food.
Love you will try and get up there to visit soon with Aunt Gogo.
Cami Hadley-(linda's daughter)
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