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1963
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2019
Thomas Alvarez Obituary
The world lost a beautiful soul on November 23, 2019. Thomas Guadalupe Alvarez was born in Benson, Arizona March 7, 1963 and lived many years in Tucson. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Alvarez, in 1970 and his mother, Gloria Alvarez, two days after his last birthday in 2019. Thomas will be eternally remembered by his eight brothers and sisters, Albert, Cruz, Maxie, Kathy, Anthony, Angie, Carmelo and Gracie Alvarez. Thomas will also be remembered by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and even great-great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his family, "Tom" will be greatly missed by his family of friends, co-workers, and roommates who's friendships span decades. Thomas was know all over Tucson from the waitstaff at his favorite restaurants, his local grocery clerks, to his favorite baristas. The world is a little more grey without his beaming smile and warm hugs. The family will have a private ceremony to release his remains in March. In lieu of flowers, please send donations online to Banner Cancer Center at the UofA in memory of Thomas Alvarez or contact the UofA Department of Hydrology (520) 621-7120 to donate towards an on campus memorial.
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Curtis F. Miller
July 2, 2023
Tomas my brother, Bev and I just found out. From the old days when we shared freshly grown spices from my garden in Sahuarita and I would prepare pasta con sarde for you and Josephine to the many hours we spent at Pima College or at your apartment close by. Haircuts and food. Not a bad way to build a friendship. After Jo passed I thank you for accepting Bev and I into our friendship. Time has passed too quickly. I will always miss you and love you deeply my brother. Via con Dios. Curtis and Beverly Miller
December 24, 2019
Thinking of you today. Bless you and your sense of humor. Thank you for being my friend. -Angelica
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