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David Alvarez Obituary
October 20, 1968 - February 27, 2013
David Alvarez, 44, passed away on February 27, 2013, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Amanda (Manke) Alvarez and his two daughters, Kaylee (12) and Aubree (6). David was born in Long Beach, CA, and grew up in Rossmoor, CA. He attended Los Alamitos H.S. where he starred in many performing arts productions and graduated in 1987. As a teenager, David traveled the country performing with the Young Americans, an international song and dance troupe. He had a successful career as a television actor and model. Later he formed his own web design company, WalkinWebStore, in Los Alamitos. David will be remembered for his generous heart, infectious smile and playful spirit. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his parents, Gill and Olga Alvarez, his brothers, Mark, Ronald, and Robert Alvarez, and his sisters Theresa Cruz and Patricia Turosz, as well as a large extended family and countless friends.
Services will take place on Saturday, March 9th at 12:00 pm, Calvary Chapel West Grove, 12832 Knott Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for the benefit of his two young daughters: David Alvarez Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 8092, Laguna Hills, CA 92654.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ronald Owens
April 2, 2013
"David you will be missed by so many great memories at Rossmoors Gym,snow skiing,Big Bear mountains, Playing softball and Langer Security for the Virgina Slims women's tennis tournament. My Payers go out to David, Amanda(Manke)Alvarez,their 2 wonderful daughters and all the Alvarez families. May our Lord love,heal, and comfort you all,my thoughts and prayers are with you all. From the Ron Owens family
March 21, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
March 12, 2013
I was the director of Los Al Players and a former Young American. I will always remember David's positive attitude. Heaven just gained a special angel. He will never be forgotten.
Terry Bigelow
Patricia Alvarez Turosz
March 12, 2013
I love you and miss you, David. Thank you for being my wonderful brother.
Mollie Gwynn
March 12, 2013
Ron - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kelli & Steffen Kallenbach
March 12, 2013
We pray that the Lord will watch over you and your family during this hard time. That He shall confort and surround you with His piece.
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