Richard D. Alvarez

ALVAREZ Richard D. Alvarez passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the age of 78. He shared 45 of those years with his beloved wife, the late Nina Jones Alvarez. He was the son of the late Edmund P. Alvarez and Victoria Lastenia Alvarez and was a resident of Metairie, LA for over 50 years. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Louis E. Alvarez and Ralph J. Alvarez; and sister, Argelia "Argie" Alvarez Bergeron. He is survived by three sons: Richard Alvarez and wife Karen of Tupelo, MS, Mark Alvarez and wife Sally of Mandeville, LA, and Patrick Alvarez of Metairie; one daughter, Jeanne Moore and husband Earle of Senatobia, MS. He also leaves eight grandchildren: Bridges Alvarez, Fuller Alvarez, Mallory Alvarez, Max Alvarez, Joel Alvarez, Matthew Moore, Taylor Moore, and Drew Alvarez. Richard graduated from Louisiana State University. He was an Infantry Unit Com-mander and paratrooper with the U.S. Army. He also served as a captain in the Louisiana National Guard. He graduated from Tulane Law School and was recently honored for 50 years of service by the Louisiana Bar Association. Richard loved playing golf and for many years, he enjoyed a weekly golf matches with his longstanding group. They and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends will deeply miss his easy going disposition and his always present sense of humor. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time. A private burial will be held in Vicksburg, MS. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.