Petra Alvarez

Petra Alvarez, 58 years old, entered into eternal rest on October 1, 2024, in the presence of her loving parents. She was born to Guillermo and Juanita Alvarez on July 2, 1966, in Harlingen, Texas. She was a 1985 Harlingen High School graduate. During her years at Harlingen High School, she was a member of The Big Red Cardinal Band, where she played the Trombone. During her adult life, she worked in sales, particularly in the cell phone industry. Throughout the years of her life, Petra made many friends. She was known for her beautiful smile, carefree spirit, and for her love of Snoopy. She enjoyed decorating during the holidays and taking her nieces and nephews for drives around town to see all the Christmas lights. She also enjoyed family get-togethers or spending time with close friends by dancing and listening to music. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and last but not least, Godmother to her oldest niece Laryssa. Her main purpose on this earth was to help those close to her, including her adored nieces and nephews. There was never a time that she did not spoil them or think of them as her own. Throughout her life, Petra cherished a deep bond with both of her parents, holding them in her heart with immense love. Her time with them was filled with joy and cherished moments. The moments they shared were filled with delightful meals and the thrill of watching football or tennis, a sport her mother enjoyed greatly. Petra cherished the moments spent on trips to Target and Sam's, frequently accompanied by her mother. Petra had survived cancer and a stroke. Even when things changed, she continued to live her life fully. Despite numerous tribulations, she maintained her faith and confidence in God until her final breath. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Modesto and Julia Padron and paternal grandmothers Petra Alvarez and Tomasa Garcia. She is survived by her loving parents, Guillermo and Juanita P. Alvarez, sisters, Guillermina Lopez, Davina Ann (Domingo) Navarro, nieces, Laryssa Bianca Rivas (Orlando Martinez), Alejandra Ariel Rojas (Miguel Angel Rojas), Cecilia Elena Carrizales, Heaven Raechi Navarro, and nephew Domingo Navarro III. She is also survived by her great nieces and nephews, Aubrey Isabella Reyes, Noah Alexander Cantu, Zoey Jane Martinez, Ryder Jax Martinez, Nathaniel Avery Rojas, Jeziah Alexander Rojas, Michael Azariah Rojas, and Zachariah Angel Rojas. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation for the care and support they offered to Petra and her family during her stay. The family also wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Gentiva hospice for the compassionate support provided to Petra and the family during this challenging period. Petra will be greatly missed, but her memory will live on through her family and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a rosary at 7:00 pm at the Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm at the Rudy Garza chapel of Angels with Brother Gaberieli from Queen of Peace Catholic Church as officiant. Services will conclude following the funeral service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen.

Petra Alvarez

July 2, 1966 - October 1, 2024

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