Kennie was a devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother and will be greatly missed.  She dedicated her entire life to her family and friends.  She was such a beautiful person inside and out.  It was evident to all that she was a woman of faith, strength, courage, and many skills.  Kennie lived her life with confidence, passion, tenacity, and boldness.  She was a giving individual who would not hesitate to place herself second to anyone needing help.  She left a legacy to our family that will live on forever. Her life was enriched by the support of so many friends and relatives throughout her life.  It was these many friends and relatives she left behind that have helped our family through this difficult time.  We find healing in God's tender embrace and in knowing that all of you remembered and cared.
We would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all of you for your thoughts, prayers, flowers and generous gifts. Each of you had such a special place in Kennie's heart and now she lives in all our hearts.

Kennie Alaniz Alvarez, 30, passed away April 15, 2012, with her family by her side in Rio Grande City, Texas. She was born May 15, 1981, in McAllen, Texas to Refugio and Celina Alaniz. Kennie was raised in San Isidro, Texas. She graduated from San Isidro High School in 1999. Kennie was a proud graduate of Texas A&M University- Kingsville where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 2002.
She began her career in education as an elementary teacher in Rio Grande City. She made their home in Rio Grande City where she was blessed with her beautiful daughter, Jennie Karlene. Kennie was an extremely inspirational woman who touched many lives. She devoted her life to her family and friends, especially her daughter. Jennie, who never left her side.
Kennie is survived by her daughter, and parents. She is also survived by her sister, Karmen Alaniz, maternal grandmother, Josefina T. Pena, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.