Teodoro Alvarez, Sr.

Teodoro Alvarez, Sr., 89, of Kenedy, Texas passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 27, 2013, in the Bluebonnet Nursing ad Rehab Center in Karnes City, Texas. Teodoro was born, April 8, 1924 in Karnes City, the son of Simon Alvarez and Adelia Nuniez Alvarez.

Teodoro is survived by his beloved wife of over 64 years, Lillie Jannsen Alvarez of Kenedy; his daughters, Frances Alvear and husband Solio of League City and Oralia Moreno and husband Benito of Beeville; his sons, Alfredo Alvarez, Jr., and wife Adelfa of Pawnee, Ernesto Alvarez and wife Veronica of Floresville and Teodoro Alvarez, Jr., of Kenedy; his sisters, Minnie Horton and Ester Casanova, both of Kenedy; his 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mr. Alvarez is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ernestimo Alvarez and his sister, Manuela Salas.

Visiation was held, Monday, April 29, 2013 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel and a rosary was recited, Monday at 7:00 P.M., in the chapel. Funeral mass was celebrated, 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 29, 2013 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Leon Rubaj. Interment followed in the Loma Alta Cemetery.