Sarah Isabel Alvarez

Sarah Isabel Alvarez obituary, Little Rock, AR

Sarah Isabel Alvarez

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Nov

24

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

St. Edward Catholic Church

801 Sherman St, Little Rock, AR 72202

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24

Rosary

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saint Edward Catholic Church

801 Sherman St, Little Rock, AR 72202

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Nov

24

Service

4:00 p.m.

St. Edward Catholic Church

801 Sherman St, Little Rock, AR 72202

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Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.

Sarah Alvarez Obituary

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Sarah Isabel Alvarez was our beautiful girl–a daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who gave her whole self to everything she did.

She was born December 2, 2002, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and was baptized into the Body of Christ on August 3, 2003, in Guerrero, Mexico. Sarah attended Christ the King Catholic School and Mount St. Mary Academy, later graduating from the University of Central Arkansas in the spring of 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and a minor in Business Entrepreneurship.

One of her greatest dreams was to travel the world and write books. She worked tirelessly to make that dream a reality, often holding multiple jobs at once. Her work ethic and determination were qualities any employer would’ve admired. Sarah possessed a sharp intellect and a big heart–traits evident from an early age. She never shied from speaking her mind and and loved engaging in spirited debates with anyone willing to match her wit and curiosity.

Her bright eyes, lively curiosity, and bubbly personality inspired everyone to adventure with her, especially her siblings and friends. Sarah was a generous giver of her time, talents, and whatever treasures she had. She had the soul of a poet and the mind of a philosopher, always finding beauty in life’s little details. ‘Sarahí’ was brave, passionate, and unforgettable.

Sarah loved learning and reading. You could always find her with a book in hand–whether it was horror, mystery, Kafka’s absurdist fiction, or a hidden gem from a niche bookstore. She loved her family and friends, adored her cat (Milo-Poe), and found joy in coffee, Star Wars, good music, and dancing.

Sarah’s life was tragically cut short on the night of November 15th, 2025, after being involved in a car accident as a passenger, leaving behind a world of hopes and dreams. She is survived by her parents, Juan and Alejandra; her siblings, Mayra, Karla, Monica, and Pedro; her brothers-in-law, Jorge and Shane; and her little nephews and niece, Jorge, Sofia, Oliver, and Johan.

We will miss her deeply and love her for ever. May she rest in the peace of Christ, her Lord.

On Monday, November 24, 2025, visitation will be held at 2:00 PM with a Rosary following at 3:30 PM at St. Edward Catholic Church (801 Sherman Street). Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 4:00 PM.

Sarah Isabel Álvarez fue nuestra niña hermosa. Fue hija, hermana, tía y amiga que se entregaba por completo a todo lo que hacía.

Nació el 2 de diciembre de 2002 en Little Rock, Arkansas, y recibió su bautizo el 3 de agosto de 2003 en Guerrero, México. Sarahí asistió a la escuela parroquial de Christ the King y asistió a la preparatória de Mount St. Mary. Mas tarde se graduó de la Universidad de Arkansas Central en la primavera de 2025 con una licenciatura en Escritura Creativa y una especialidad en Emprendimiento Empresarial.

Sus mayores sueños eran viajar por el mundo y ser autora. Trabajó incansablemente para hacerlos realidad, y a menudo desempeñaba varios trabajos para lograrlo. Su ética laboral y determinación eran cualidades que cualquier empleador habría admirado. Sarahí poseía un gran corazón y un intelecto agudo, cualidades evidentes desde temprana edad. Nunca temió expresar sus ideas y le encantaba participar en debates animados con cualquiera dispuesto a igualar su ingenio y curiosidad.

Sus ojos brillantes, su curiosidad viva y su personalidad alegre inspiraban a todos a aventurarse con ella, especialmente a sus hermanos y amigos. Sarah era generosa con su tiempo, talentos y con los pocos tesoros que tenía. Tenía el alma de una poeta y la mente de una filósofa, siempre encontrando belleza en los pequeños detalles de la vida. “Sarahí” era valiente, apasionada e inolvidable.

Sarah amaba aprender y leer. Siempre se le podía encontrar con un libro en la mano, ya fuera de terror, misterio, la ficción absurda de Kafka o alguna joya escondida en librerías especializadas. Amaba a su familia y amigos, adoraba a su gato (Milo-Poe) y disfrutaba del café, Star Wars, la buena música y bailar.

La vida de Sarah fue trágicamente interrumpida la noche del 15 de noviembre de 2025, después de verse involucrada en un accidente automovilístico como pasajera, dejando atrás un mundo de esperanzas y sueños. Le sobreviven sus padres, Juan y Alejandra; sus hermanos, Mayra, Karla, Mónica y Pedro; sus cuñados, Jorge y Shane; y sus pequeños sobrinos y sobrina, Jorge, Sofía, Oliver y Johan.

La extrañaremos profundamente y la amaremos por siempre. Que descanse en la paz de Cristo, su Señor.

El lunes 24 de noviembre de 2025, el velatorio tendrá lugar a las 14:00 horas, seguido del rezo del Rosario a las 15:30 horas en la Iglesia Católica de San Eduardo (801 Sherman Street). La Misa de Exequias comenzará a las 16:00 horas.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

24

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

St. Edward Catholic Church

801 Sherman St, Little Rock, AR 72202

Send Flowers

Nov

24

Rosary

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saint Edward Catholic Church

801 Sherman St, Little Rock, AR 72202

Send Flowers

Nov

24

Service

4:00 p.m.

St. Edward Catholic Church

801 Sherman St, Little Rock, AR 72202

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.