Maria Alva Obituary
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Maria was born August 2, 1941 in Mexico to Pedro and Manuella Gallegos.
Maria married Juan Alva on August 24, 1958.
Maria is survived by eight children and their spouses: Maria and Eustolio Castillo, Belen and Manuel Zamora, Obdulia and Ramon Salazar, Alicia and Alberto Rodriguez, Maria Elena and Juvenal Jamie, Eleticia and Humberto Castillo, Luis and Annette Alba, Angelica and Luis Villalobos, and Irene Andrave
Sisters: Victoria and Virgina Gallegos
29 grandchildren and 66 great grandchildren
Along with her parents, Maria was preceded in death by a brother; Jose Gallegos and a daughter; Irene Alba
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday June 11th at 10:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Comfort,
TX
Rosary services will be held on Tuesday June 10th at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home, Comfort, TX
Graveside services and interment will follow in San Jose Cemetery, Comfort, TX
Visitation for Maries Garcia Alva will be held on Tuesday June 10th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel pf the Schaetter Funeral Home, Comfort, TX
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schaetter Funeral Home
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.schaetter.com
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