Jose R. Alvear, Age 69 of San Antonio, TX Formerly of Kenedy, TX passed away on May 11, 2017 in San Antonio, TX. Jose was born on December 6, 1947 to the late Norberto and Linda Rios Alvear.  He proudly served his Country in the ARMY during the Vietnam War, was a retired construction worker and of the Catholic Faith.  Jose is preceded in death by his parents, Norberto and Linda Rios Alvear; brothers, Frank and Lupe Alvear.  Jose is survived by his brothers, Mercedes Alvear of San Antonio, Beto Alvear of Kenedy numerous nieces, nephews and friends.  A Holy Rosary will be held Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 7P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 15, 2017 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery with Military Honors.  Serving as Pallbearers will be Juan Garza, Coty Garza, Fidencio Vera, Julian Esquivel, Anthony “Tony” Alvear, Jim Lott and Debra Alvear.