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Tomas Alvarez Obituary
Dec. 05, 1963 - Dec. 24, 2016
SOUTH BEND - South Bend-Tomas Alvarez, 53, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Tomas was born December 5, 1963 in San Juan, TX to the late Victoriano and Rafaela (Lara) Alvarez. Tomas was also preceded in death by his brothers, Victor, Reynaldo, Rojelio & Nazario Alvarez.
Life love of Tomas, Charlene Perkins survives along with their children, Cecilia (Robert) Garcia, Sophia Perkins, Tomas (Christine) Alvarez Jr., Julia Alvarez, Christal Alvarez, and Angel Perkins; sisters, Alma Rosa Alvarez, Araceli Santana, Vilma Alvarez; grandchildren, Antonio, Vivianna, Solaina, Jocelyn, Joe, Rose, Jason, Marcello Tomas, and Serenity.
“Big Tom” was a great dad and grandpa who loved being with his grandchildren. Time spent with family meant the most to him in life. He was a very hard working and generous man, always willing to help anyone in need. Big Tom worked for McCunne Masonry for many years. He was a Green Bay and Cubs fan. Everyone who met Big Tom loved him, family and friends, he will be greatly missed.
Friends and family may gather for a Celebration of Life from 12 PM to 6 PM on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, beginning with a Service at 12:00pm immediately followed by a dinner in the American Legion, Post #284, 23571 Grant Road, South Bend.
Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tomas Alvarez
January 3, 2017
RIH TOMMY I WILL always remember are time as a family and how good you were to your kids and grandkids you will be truly missed
Pedro Ramirez
January 2, 2017
I'm sorry for your lost Angel.chrystal.julia.tommy.shopia.cesilia.love you guys you big brother
and your other Big Brother Pedro n Jesus
Sandee Garza Schock
January 2, 2017
To the Family & Friends of Tomas Alvarez
Please accept my deepest sympathy
in the loss of your loved one. May He
Rest In Peace. May God comfort You
during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Mindy
January 1, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, he was a great man. Love you girls and little Tommy.
Darrel Grabner
January 1, 2017
Rosa and Alvarez family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. May God Bless his soul.
Cecilia Garcia
January 1, 2017
I love you Dad your were took from us too soon, But you have no more pain and my heart feels a little at ease because your not suffering anymore. I will always carry you in my heart and never let you be forgotten. I already miss our talks! I know I bugged you every 3 or 4 times a day we talked. I miss you dad and I love you so much, I know you are still with us all. Please be with us and help us some how get through this. always Sis.
Ronnie LATOUR
January 1, 2017
My belated condolences, I grew up with Tommy in the 70s, in south bend.I can remember one night he took his sister's car,he could barely see over the steering wheel.but that didn't discourage tommy..we drove to the theater too see reffer madness..every time I hear of that movie,reminds me of the great times on the west side of south bend...R.I.P my brother.....
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