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Victor Alvarez Obituary
KEARNEY — Victor Alvarez Jr., 22, of Kearney died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Kearney.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at O’Brien-Straatmann Funeral Home with the Rev. David Boedeker officiating. Burial will be at Kearney Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home.
He was born June 22, 1986, in Kearney to Victor and Kathy (Langston) Alvarez.
Survivors include his mother, of Kearney; his father, of Kearney; sisters, Kristine DeVoll and her husband, Chris, of Hastings and Jodi Lindholm and her husband, Brian, and Michelle Weston and her husband, Jerry, all of Kearney; brother, Bailey Thompson of Kearney; paternal grandmother, Charlene Anderson of Kearney; and nieces and nephews.
He grew up in Kearney and attended Kearney High School. He worked as a cook at The Cellar Lounge, Papa John’s Pizza, Perkins and Skeeter Barnes. He loved music and his dog Izzy. He liked tattoos. He was a member of New Hope Family Church.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
Online condolences or personal reflections can be submitted at osafh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Victor Alvarez
Alexandrea Shannon
May 6, 2009
Victor was truly an amazing person. He is loved and missed by so many people. He touched people's lives like no one else could. Victor was always there for you through thick and thin trying to make things better, which he always seemed to do! He is missed everyday and will never be forgotten. My Heart and Prayers go out to his family and friends. We Love You Victor!
~Love Always!
Ryan David
May 2, 2009
you were always a good friend and I will miss you.
Christopher & Kristine DeVoll
May 1, 2009
My brother is going to be truly missed. I would like to thank everyone for their heartfelt thoughts. We love you Victor for ever and always.
Your sister,
Kristine
Michelle Weston
April 29, 2009
I would like to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. We are all doing ok, the best we can I guess. Again thank you for your thoughts.
Victor's sister.
matthew root
April 27, 2009
ill see you around bro
David Kehl
April 17, 2009
We are so very sorry for your lose.Are thoughts and are prayers are with your hole family
Heather Romero
April 17, 2009
The world is missing a great guy. He was a well-liked young man and he will be missed. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
April 17, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
April 17, 2009
I was shocked to hear of Victors passing. May the happy memories of Victor help to ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Dianne LeDroit
His memory will always be with us.
Heather Ullman
April 17, 2009
We were deeply saddened when we heard about Victor's passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Heather (Treadway) and Timothy Ullman
Susan Jasnoch
April 16, 2009
Victor was in my first grade class at Kenwood Elementary School. I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Eutsler
April 16, 2009
I am sorry to hear that Victor has passed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle (Wedge) Eutsler
KHS class of 1999
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