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Maria Alvardo Obituary
HARLINGEN, TX. - Maria E. Alvarado, 69, died Monday, July 20, 2015 at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas, Texas. from complications due to heart surgery. Maria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend to many -- with a special bond to her mother-in-law.
Maria experienced many adventures, such as teaching primary-age special education students, imparting religious education to children at Queen of Peace in Harlingen, decorating school bulletin boards and volunteering in the Veterans Office. She traveled with immediate family members throughout the East Coast and European countries such as Germany, France and the Czech Republic.
She supported and followed her husband throughout his military career. Together, they lived in Killeen, Fort Hood and Copperas Cove, Texas, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Ansbach, Germany, Fort Lee, Fort Euestes, and Fort Monroe, Virginia.
Maria is survived by her husband Juan F. Alvarado Jr., daughter Maria E. Lee; son Alex Bernard Alvarado; grandchildren Jonathan Michael Lee and Jacqueline Arianna Lee; son-in-law William Jonathan Lee; brothers Edie, Gilbert, Salomon, Ruben and Juan Aranda; sisters Angie DeLeon and Janie Garza. Maria's immediate departed family members include: mother San Juanita E. Flores Aranda; father Salomon Aranda Sr.; sister Gloria Aranda; and brother Carlos D. Aranda.
Maria was a loving part of a large extended family and she was loved by several people. She was a beautiful person, both inside and out, and will truly be missed by all who were touched by her kind spirit.
Funeral service will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Interment of cremated remains will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery.
The Alvarado family would appreciate if everyone would wear bright colors in celebration of her life at Tuesday's service.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
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Hunter Robertson
March 29, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Alvarado’s passing. I was good friends with Alex in high school and the Alvarado’s were so kind to me. I especially remember all the food Ms. Alvarado would prepare around holidays. She was just a spectacular person and it’s amazing to hear how many lives she touched. My love to Mr. Alvarado, Alex, Maria, and all her other family and friends.
Rolando Melendez
August 3, 2015
Sarge, our deepest condolences for your loss. May God bless you and your family.
Don
July 28, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May you find comfort in God's promise that we can see our loved ones again. John 6:40 & 1Thessalonians 4:13
July 28, 2015
my sincere condolenses Roberto vela,nashville,tn
July 25, 2015
Our Condolences to the family. God Bless you and Mary rest in peace. Lala and Willie Alvarez
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