Gilbert A. Alvarez
Gilbert A. Alvarez
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Gilbert A. Alvarez, 73 died of Hodgkins Lymphoma on Feb 3, 2012 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He was born Feb 1, 1939, in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from Harlandale High School, where he was captain of the basketball team and led his team to the city championship in 1958. He served honorably in the US Army during the Cuban Missile Crises and later attended Incarnate Word University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in History and a minor in Political Science. He joined the FBI in 1965 and served in Washington DC, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, Houston, and was the Assistant Legal Attaché to the Consulate General in Guadalajara, Mexico. He enjoyed running, gardening, music, good food and spending quality time with his family. He spent much of his spare time volunteering, and serving various ministries he felt God was calling him to serve.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou; his son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Kendra; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Van; and his three grandchildren, Brittaney, Christian, and Mason.
A rosary is to be held Monday Feb 13, 2012 at 7pm at the Angelus Funeral Home(1119 N. St. Mary's St 78215) A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday Feb 14, 2012 at 9:00 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church(20523 Huebner Rd 78258).
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Guadalupe Aguirre
February 6, 2020
Gabby was a dear friend of mine. I basically grew up with the Alvarez brothers. We had good time together. Gabby always had a smile on his face.
Guadalupe Oscar Aguirre
Senator Leticia Van de Putte
February 27, 2012
Dear Alvarez Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.
Although I did not have the honor and pleasure of knowing him, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.
His commitment to family, friends, our community, and to serving our great nation leaves a wonderful legacy. May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.
February 16, 2012
May you Rest in Peace in our Lord Jesus's arms, Gibby. From your old childhood neighbor, Linda B Viera
February 13, 2012
My deepest condolences to Mary Lou, Lynn (Van, Brittaney, Christian and Mason) and Jay (and Kendra).. for we all love your dad/husband/Grandfather and will never forget him. Our prayers are with you and we know he's resting peacefully. God Bless.
Alfred Fuentes and family
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Patricia A Bednarik
February 13, 2012
My prayers are with all of your family and friends. Gibby was a wonderful person and he will be missed. God is in his hands. Patricia A Sanchez/Bednarik
Monica Fuentes
February 13, 2012
Uncle Gibby,
I know you are in a better place now, but just wanted you to know that you are deeply missed! You were such a joy to be around and I always looked forward to your funny little jokes and stories!
I love you,
Monice Renee
February 13, 2012
We are sorry about the loss of your dear Gilbert. He's now in the arms of our heavenly father resting peacefully.
You have our heartfelt sympathy, Maria Olga Gomez and Soler families
Dogan Kartaltepe (Monica's cousin)
February 13, 2012
My thoughts and prayer are with you. My condolences to the Alvarez family.
Yolanda Villarreal
February 12, 2012
My condolences to the Alvarez Family. I will keep you all in my prayers..God Bless you all..Yolanda Castoreno Villarreal (Corpus Christi)
Guadalupe Aguirre
February 12, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Alvarez Family. We will keep you in our Prayers.
Oscar and Linda Aguirre
Sam Granato
February 12, 2012
My condolences to my cousins, to Mary Lou, Lynn , Jay. Growing up in San Antonio , Gibby was always a role model to me and influenced me to go into law enforcement. He once rode with me in Corpus Christi and we laughed with his sense of humor. But when we stopped some bad guys, he was all very professional.
I have missed him as all of you while here in Washington. Now he is with the Lord, Aunt Margie uncle Gilbert, Roger and Elaine and our sister Marie and Mom.
I am sorry I will not be able to attend but Esmeralda andi I will pray with you in celebrating his life. The memories of all my beloved cousins growing up with them is still like yesterday and I cherish you all.
Sam and Esmeralda Granato, Yakima, Wa.
February 12, 2012
My deepest sympathy Mary Lou, children and grandchildren. Gibby was such a gentleman and was admired by all his friends. Gibby will be missed by all his classmates at Harlandale High School, I will continue to pray for all the Alvarez family. Elena Garcia Turk Class of '58
Rose Marie Tarlton
February 12, 2012
The loss of our cousin leaves a heartache no one can heal.
The love and journey of his life with his immediate family leaves a beautiful memory that will last for an eternity. We too feel the loss of our cousin; our condolences to the Alvarez Family. We pray that God will comfort you during this time of sorrow on behalf of my brothers Alfonso and Richard Alvarez, my sister Belinda Alvarez Munoz and me, Rose Marie Alvarez Tarlton.
February 12, 2012
We share your sadness and ask the Lord to embrace you during this time. Gibby was a model to all of us in integrity and righteousness. We love you, Gibby.
Norma (Alvarez) and Pete Lopez
BECKY SHOKRIAN
February 12, 2012
THE ALVAREZ FAMILY, MAY THE LORD COMFORT AND BLESS ALL OF YOU DURING THIS TIME. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. WE LOVE ALL OF YOU. COUSINS BECKY AND JOE SHOKRIAN, JOE AND RUDY RAMIREZ
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