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Gary Alvarez Obituary

DR. GARY ALVAREZ HOBART/EAST CHICAGO
Dr. Gary L. Alvarez, age 60, of Hobart, IN passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 after a long illness. He is survived by his mother, Pearl Vice; sister, Nancy L. (Ramon) Escobedo; brother, George Vice; and many aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces, one great niece, and very special friend of many years, Rosemary Chapa. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Alvarez. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 23, 2013 at 10:45 AM at the Oleska- Pastrick Funeral Home, 3934 Elm St., East Chicago, IN. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 812 W. 144th St., East Chicago, IN with Rev. Thomas W. Florek officiating. Private Cremation will follow. A visitation to celebrate Gary’s life will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, December 22, 2013 from 3:00-8:00 PM and on Monday from 10:00 AM until time of service. Dr. Alvarez was born in East Chicago, IN. He was a 1971 graduate of Bishop Noll Institute. After graduating from Calumet College of St. Joseph, he received his Master’s Degree from the University of New Mexico. He was the first Hispanic to earn a Doctor of Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Gary’s professional career included being the Director of Behavioral Health Services at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, IN. He also practiced at Tri-City Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center Inc., and Methodist Hospital which then became Regional Mental Health Center. Gary was a passionate advocate for social justice and was involved in many community organizing events in his youth. He was a kind, compassionate, highly intelligent man who made the world a better place. Gary will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. For further information call OLESKA-PASTRICK Funeral Home at (219) 398-0938.

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Published by The Times from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2013.

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Karen Ley

November 14, 2014

Gary did his dissertation on me when he was at Tri-Cities. I have never forgotten him and the influence he had on the rest of my life. May the Peace and Grace of God be with him always. He knew me as Karen Kalwat and he used the name Elizabeth in his dissertation.

Matias Vega

December 27, 2013

To Gary's family and friends, I send my deepest condolences. Gary was one of my best childhood friends, and my memories are full of his smile and laughter.

Nancy Sheehy Handmaker

December 22, 2013

Your laughter, warmth & support helped me be my best self in graduate school. Thank you for your friendship.

My deepest sympathy to your family and friends.

Tony,Leslie,Tyler,an Jaden Admonis

December 22, 2013

Dearest Dr. Gary L. Alvarez,
You have an always will stay in our memories. Your kindness and genuine love will forever stay in our hearts; and your life long love of 25 years, Rosemary Chapa, will be loved an cared for until the day she joins you on the golden road above.

Angel Flores

December 21, 2013

Dear Vice Escobedo-Alvarez families of and for Dr. Gary L. Alvarez was an inspiration, influence and motivation-mentors advocate and professor towards his numerous and various for his families, friends, colleagues, alumnus and clients. Dr. Gary L. Alvarez was a mentor, leader and social justice representative for the morals, ethical and values for communities members, patients and alumni. RIP Dr. and Professor Gary L. Alvarez; a blessing and honor to have known and learned from him. May The Lord Comfort Your Loved Ones During This Difficult Time. Celebrate life of Dr. Alvarez. Cherish your precious memories, treasure his immeasurable moments and carry on his legacy of biopsychosocial healing, recovery and preventions. God Bless and Blessings. Dr. Gary L. Alvarez will be sorely, missed. Amen. Dr. Gary L. Alvarez is in our prayers and thoughts.Dr. Alvarez embraced life, encouraged humanity in fellowship and engage to empower sistas and brothers in fellowshipz to achieve to succeed. Condolescences. Affectionately, respectfully; Mr. Angel Miguel Salcido Flores East Chicago, Indiana 46312 email: [email protected]

Barb Chess

December 21, 2013

What a wonderful person! And even more wonderful to be remembered in such a beautiful way. My thoughts and prayers are with his close family. A new angel got his wings and will look over all of you...

December 21, 2013

So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was a wonderful coworker and good soul.

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