This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, COL Roy Alvarez, Jr. CE-RET 88 years old , born on March 18, 1932 and passed away on July 16, 2020.
Roy was a selfless man who always put the needs of his family above his own. He was a man who lead by example, who showed his family and friends his strength through his generosity and his faith in God. He ended every prayer with "care for those less fortunate." Roy never met a stranger and in spite of his busy schedule always found time to perform acts of kindness, both big and small, in a way that left him written on the hearts of everyone he met. He also loved a joke - good or bad - and most likely has the angels in stitches already.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Tillie G. Alvarez, his five children, Linda (Flavio) Olivarez, Elizabeth (Cesar) Maldonado, Roy (Carol) Alvarez III, Lorrie (Michael) Thompson, and Anna (Tim) McCoy. He will also be missed by his nine grandchildren: Laura Rocha, Marie Olivarez, Marcus Maldonado, Kristina Olivarez Tucker, Kristin Maldonado, Roy Alvarez IV, Mackenzie Alvarez Prinslow, Alexander McCoy, and Michael Thompson, and seven great-grandchildren: Julianne and William Rocha, Ava, Roy V, and Mia Alvarez, Jordan and Peyton Prinslow. Roy was predeceased by his parents, Roy Alvarez, Sr. and Consuelo Alvarez King and brother, Bobby King.
A private family celebration of Roy's life will be held at St. Rose de Lima, followed by his internment Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Both events will be limited to immediate family due to CoVID restrictions and concerns.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project - www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Please check the box in honor or memory of - to make a donation in Roy's name. Honor/memory acknowledgement information to be mailed to Tillie Alvarez, 748 West 42nd Street, Houston, Texas 77018.
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Gone too soon - we will remember him forever. With all our love! The Alvarez Family