Adolfo Alvarez

Adolfo Alvarez, affectionately known as "Mr. A", died peacefully in New Braunfels, Texas on June 26, 2023, at the age of 92. He was born in Harlingen, Texas to Dominga and Genaro Alvarez, on May 27, 1931, and raised by his sisters from infancy on Stuart Place. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Lupita Alvarez, son, Richard Alvarez, and brothers and sisters, Genoveva, Angela, Maria Elias, Martin R., Martin Y., Dolores, and Pedro Alvarez. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and patriot. Shaped by his combat experience in Korea he vowed to be of service to his community. He was a business owner (A&A Auto Parts) for 50 years, civil rights activist, elected politician, and Democratic party leader. He served on the State Democratic Executive Committee for the 21st Senatorial District and was a member of the Mexican American Democrats. He was appointed to the commission on Aging by Gov. Ann Richards during her time in office. He was the city’s first life member of VFW post 9185, a life member of the Knight of Columbus and a member of the League of United Latin American Citizens. He remained spiritually active as a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Together with his wife, Lupita, they raised nine children, Mary Jane Garcia (Danny), Adolfo, Alfredo (Juanita), Arturo, Albert, Adriana Gonzales (Samuel), Annette, and Alice. He shaped the lives of 19 grandchildren, Sally, Genaro and Danny Garcia, Ricky (Tosha), Austin, Aaron and Adrian Alvarez, Adolfo Cristobal and Dylan Alvarez, Araceli Alvarez, Carolina and Isabella Alvarez, John Anthony Rodriguez (Elijah), Albert Joshua Alvarez, Alex Gonzales, Arenne G. Rodriguez (Christopher), Gabriel Rodriguez, Gillian and Sofia Martinez. He was blessed with seven great grandchildren, Klay, Aiden, AC IV, Esiah, Adrienne, Madison and Mason. Visitation will begin Friday, June 30, 2023 at Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen, Texas from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023 departing Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen, Texas at 9:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Harlingen, Texas with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria, Texas with military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post #205. Funeral services are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home of Harlingen.

Adolfo Alvarez

May 27, 1931 - June 26, 2023

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