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Edith Diaz Deleon Alva
1947 - 2016
Edith Diaz Deleon Alva
1947 - 2016
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BORN
1947
DIED
2016
Edith Alva Obituary
Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers, San Antonio, TX.
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Beatrice Cuellar
March 31, 2017
Jessica and Laura know that it still hurts me to have lost such a great friend that Edith was to me and so many other people! She was so much to so many people! But know that she's still with you. She looks at her whole family always. Love you all.
(I had named Zeke, Ben, and Vanessa before Jessica, but for some unknown reason, it didn't print).
Linda Otte
March 16, 2016
Edith was always a helpful, kind person. Please accept our condolences. She is not forgotten. May she be received in the arms of Jesus for eternal rest!
Bridget Otte
March 15, 2016
I will never forget your smile and your huge heart. I love you so much and feel so thankful that you watched over my sons when they were just babies and taught them both pretty eyes! ❤✝ Rest in Peace Edith! All our love and Firever in our hearts, Bridget, Walker and Westin Otte
Chelsea Riojas
March 15, 2016
My beautiful grandma was such a wonderful person she loved everyone I'm missing you so much I'm trying to be strong for you. Because I know now your in a wonderful and better place and I'm so happy for you, going to be very missed now your just in my heart and I'll always have those beautiful memories of you love you grandma so very much. RIP ❤
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Taylor Riojas
March 15, 2016
My grandma was a BEAUTIFUL soul, and she treated her grand kids as her own children. My memories with her will be in my heart forever, and I will miss her until we meet again.
April Nash
March 15, 2016
Tia Edith From your kind words, to teaching me to cook, and to doing many crafts, you will be missed so dearly. I still can't believe that you are gone, I feel like you are at the store and will be back soon. Thank you for always welcoming my family in your home and being such a great wife and mom. As I feel that you were taken to soon, but my heart is at ease know that you have earned your wings and have gone home. Don't worry about Tio Zeke as he is surrounded by your strong Alva kids and grandkids. Until I see you once again I love and miss you Tia. Love Nash Family
March 14, 2016
God Bless you always-
Mary Solares
March 14, 2016
Your beautiful smiling eyes.....never forgotten.
The Solares family; Mary, Marie, Sylvia, Yvette and Jennifer
God Bless
jennifer solares
March 13, 2016
Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts.May she rest in peace
Jessica Guerrero
March 13, 2016
Momma,
Your beautiful smile will always be in my heart and memories. Rest in paradise.
Raquel and Jose Gonzalez
March 12, 2016
Edith Alva will always have a very special place in our hearts. She was chosen family and will always be loved and missed. Heaven has a very special angel in her.
The Ruiz Family
March 11, 2016
Tia. You will never be forgotten. Love will always follow you.
March 10, 2016
Edith, my friend with the heart of gold, I will miss her...
Dalia Campirano
March 10, 2016
Edith, my friend with the heart of gold, I will miss her...
Rose beltran
March 10, 2016
My friend l will never forget
The Contreras Family
March 10, 2016
Edith was a loving and caring woman. She always treated us like one of her children. We will miss her laughter and kind heart. We hope she is in peace.
Yory Flores
March 10, 2016
My beautiful Tia. Always such a wonderful caring soul. May you be delivered into the arms of our Lord where you can watch over us all.
Eboni Walker
March 10, 2016
Edith will forever leave a thumbprint on my heart. She supported me, for the past 28 years, through every twist and turn life had to offer. Edith taught me the value of a dollar and how to turn trash into treasure. If there is such thing as being a certified garage seller, I would have earned my certificate from Edith. Edith was the ultimate homemaker who taught me how to use a comal, to make the best rice and how to iron. She always made sure her girls and me had the prettiest hair bows, the biggest homecoming mums and the cutest clothes. I learned how to care for a child by watching Edith as a young girl. I even picked up a little Spanish along the way! I am thankful that she opened up her home to me like I was family. I am blessed that I was able to enjoy Edith's spirit, life and love. Her light will shine forever in my heart.
Brittney Duarte
March 10, 2016
Tia,
You will be truly missed. Thank you for everything that you did for me growing up. I will never forget you and the family trips we would take when me and the girls were younger. You are a beautiful angel now.
Debra Marrero
March 10, 2016
Edith, I will miss you dearly. Love you Debbie
Natalia Vergara
March 10, 2016
I will always be thankful that you were nothing but loving and kind to Nicole and I and accepted us with opened arms once my brother married Jessica. Truly a loving soul. Forever Rest in Paradise Ms.Edith
Pablo Gloria Zamarripa
March 10, 2016
Edith may your soul be in heaven. And may the Lord bless you. We love you
Tia Gloria and Tio Paul
PAULETTE JUAREZ
March 10, 2016
You know many people say how crazy it is that I am so close to such extended family. I Think I am extremely blessed, that God gave me such a gift of knowing my Beautiful Tia Edith and her family. Growing up along side her beautiful daughters has been a true gift in my life. Tia always treated me with such love and kindness, and if she could she was always there celebrating life with all the family. I will always rember her beautiful smile and her big hugs.I pray that one day when it is my time to go, that God will surround me in so much love as she has had in her life. To my cousins and my loving Tio, I will always be here for you guys. I know I'm in Seattle, but you will ALWAYS BE MY FAMILY. God bless you always.
Lisa Salinas
March 10, 2016
On March 9, 2016, i went to a funeral of a dear friend. Sister Edith, i will always remember her for so many things....she taught me how to find great deals, some couponing tricks, which i failed miserably, we spoke about the Lord, scriptures,she was one of my main supporters when i was the women's ministry leaders, she never judged me. She taught me and trusted me with her homeade stuffing/dressing recipe, which my husband, daughter, boys and a few others can appreciate. Not alot of people were given that blessing, but she new i would make it and bless, who i can with it. I could honestly say i will never forget her. I might not have seen her much, but always thought of her and her daughter's, Vanessa Alva, Laura Ann, and Jessica. By the way, the pastor did a great job for Sister Edith. The pastor left me with this on my mind. What would they say about you when you pass away?.....Makes you think???? Sister Edith was a great, caring, strong, Christian women. RIP Sister Edith.
Vanessa Alva
March 9, 2016
I miss you mom, I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday and days before that too, I think of you in silence, I often speak your name all I have are memories and your picture in a frame, your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part, God has you in his Keeping, I have you in my heart. ❤
Mona Leone
March 9, 2016
Ben, I am very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady. Please let your family know that my prayers are with all of you.
MyRanda Zaragoza
March 8, 2016
I love to looking back on pictures and seeing all the different things we did at Grandma Alva's house. Growing up I was such a picky eater. Yet She some how convinced me to try black olives and collie flower. I don't know how She did it but She did. They now happen to be some of my favorite things to eat. I remember how we would spend Halloween at Grandma's house with all the grand kids and walk thru the neighborhood. How Zac won the costume contest the year he dressed up as Dark Vader. Or how we would meet up with Her when my family and I were in town for lunch. I could go on forever about all the memories that came with being apart of this family. Like I know everyone can. Which warms all of our hearts that we get to hold on to those memories we all cherish. I'm so glad my family and I have the honor to be apart of this family. It's been such a blessing.
Grandma Alva you were an amazing women, a mother, a sister, a daughter, a cousin, a grandma and a great-grandma, a loving friend and an outstanding fighter!
Grandma Alva filled the void in my moms heart for loosing her own mom at a young age. I could never be more thankful to Grandma for filling the physical mom role for her. This is just one act out of main that she did for the people around her that she loved. Grandma you were always loved completely and deeply! We miss you!!
To the family our prayers and condolences are with you always!! We love each and everyone of you!!
Zaragoza Family
March 8, 2016
Our family will forever be grateful to have been blessed to have your family in our lives. Although we are not family by name we are by heart! Grandma Alva was a very special part of our lives. We couldn't have asked for a better caretaker for our babies and she certainly filled the role of a "Beloved Grandma" She will always hold a special place in our heats. Lots of love & continuous prayers for all.
rebecca melissa diaz de leon paredes
March 8, 2016
My dearest cousin i no that you are dear to my heart when i was growing up around hour family and friends i no the LORD has a special place for you in the heavens say hi to everyone up there i miss them to the family i am sad for you all but i no that your mama at peace now she can dance in the heavens love you dear Rebecca Melissa diaz de leon paredes and sons Gilbert the third and Michael V
Stella Rodriquez
March 7, 2016
As Helen Steiner Rice wrote, "Friend's are Life's gift of love." Edith was my gift of love. I shall miss her so, so much! My condolences to the family.
Teresa Johnson
March 7, 2016
Zeke, my deepest condolences. She was beautiful, I'm honored to have shared such fabulous times with y'all. To my dearest friend, I love you Jessica. You two were my favorite duo, she is forever in your heart and always will be. All our love and Prayer be with you Zeke, Ben, Vanessa, Jessica and Laura. Our deepest condolences. May all these wonderful memories bring joy and comfort through His everlasting love and peace. ((Hugs)) The Johnson's Teresa + Brent
Beatrice Cuellar
March 7, 2016
Dear Zeke,
My deepest condolences for your loss of Edith. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family. May Jesus bless and ease your pain.
Denise Hartman
March 6, 2016
Dear Alva Family,
Greg and I are so sorry to hear about Edith's passing. Our daughter, Lauren, who was a friend of Laura's when they were in elementary school, always enjoyed being in your home. Edith was always very kind to her.
Please accept our condolences.
Donna Jones
March 5, 2016
My prayers are with the Alva family. I am thankful for the opportunity to know Edith and your family. I will never forget her smile and kindness. She was always determined to take care of her family and others. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Beatrice Cuellar
March 5, 2016
I am heartbroken with the loss of my dear lifelong friend Edith. We became friends when we were teenagers. We shared our family life events. I will miss her warm and candid conversations, as well as the fun times we had together with our husbands and families. Edith, enjoy your reunion with your parents that left you at a very early age. Beatrice Cuellar San Antonio, TX
Bessie Evans
March 4, 2016
Remember that Jesus is the Faithful One. May you experience his faithfulness and love during this time of loss. Let Jesus help you remember and feel her love, kindness, generosity and wisdom all the days of your life so you can walk in her example. May the love in your heart help to heal you during this sad time. The Evans family will miss Sister Edith Alva too.
Vergara Family
March 4, 2016
We Love you and Miss you so much Mom. Love always Jessica, Tommy, Illiana, Loralei, Elijah, & Zayden
Dr. Gloria Rodriguez
March 4, 2016
My heart aches to hear that my dear friend Edith, who I have known and respected since the 8th grade, has left us suddenly. I will always treasure our friendship and remember her beauty, kindness, generosity, loyalty, wisdom, her entrepreneur spirit, her love of family and the many wonderful memories we had through the years. Being one of few life-long friends for me...she will be truly missed. My deepest condolences to the family. May God give you the strength to carry you through this very difficult period. Hopefully your faith, knowing that she is in a better place, as well as knowing that she had many family members and friends who loved her, will help. May she rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the family.
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