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Luis Alvarez Obituary
Dr. Luis A. Alvarez passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2008 in Houston, TX, at the age of 67. Dr. Alvarez was a graduate of El Paso High School, Texas Western College and Southwestern Medical School in Dallas TX. He also served in the United States Army and was in private practice as a Psychiatrist in Houston, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents Buenaventura and Maria Ana Alvarez, wife Duren Jones Alvarez, brother Arturo B. Alvarez. He is survived by his brother Jose Antonio Alvarez and spouse Vicki, sisters: Ana A. Montes and spouse Mario, Lucinda A. Blanco and spouse Guillermo (Bobby) and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 9:30 AM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1551 Belvidere. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912
Memories and Condolences
for Luis Alvarez
8 Entries
Robert Flory
May 27, 2008
Thank you Dr. Alvarez for all of the help, guidance and friendship you have provoded to me for all these years. I shall deeply miss you.
Douglas Kelley
May 18, 2008
I will miss you Dr. Alvarez. I express my gratitude to you and your family for your life and your expertise which helped my life and family. I appreciated your encouragement and good humor. God bless you all.
sharon wilson
May 12, 2008
luis was the best godfather to our children, they will miss him deeply, as will lee and myself. the best friend a person can wish for is one that always takes the time to talk, at any given time, this was luis.
luis never met a stranger, and had more friends that truly loved him than anyone i know, he was a very special person ,he is in heaven looking down on us all with his wonderful smile.
Jewell Maida
May 12, 2008
Luis...you went away so fast. I never had a chance to tell you how much you meant to our family. You were always there to help and you were always right. With you gone, there will always be a void in our lives. You will definitely be missed.
Andrea Sehmel
May 11, 2008
Luis, you had a deep impact on many people, supporting, comforting and guiding them. What a generous gift you shared for many years.
Peace be with your many family and friends during this difficult time.
Stuart Shapiro
May 11, 2008
It has been my pleasure to have known Luis on a personal and a professional basis. He will be missed.
Annette
May 11, 2008
I was so fortunate to have such a friend as Luis all of these years. My family and I will miss him deeply.
Andrea Sehmel
May 11, 2008
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
~ Maya Angelou
You brought alot of comfort and confidence to alot of people, Luis. God bless you for giving so much.
Peace be with your family and friends.
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