Abran Alvarez

Alvarez, Abran  
passed away at his home in Van Nuys, California on May 9, 2015, at the age of 89. He was born on  October 22, 1926 In Socorro, NM to Abran and Estafana (Avalos) Alvarez. Abran was a proud Veteran, serving in the Navy during WWII on the USS Bataan. He retired as a machinist from Weber Aircraft, in Burbank, California. He was a proud member of the International Association of Machinists. During that time he was working at Weber, he was part of the team that built the first ejection seat for the space shuttle Apollo. He was an avid fisherman and would often spend his Sundays fishing on a commercial fishing boat off our Southern California waters. He was a marathon runner, earning many trophies and awards and ran until his mid-seventies. Abran fulfilled his life-long dream of catching a big halibut, while taking a trip to Alaska several years ago. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents; his sister, Amalia Gonzales Pargas; and his second wife, Mary. He is survived by his seven children, Benita; Stephanie; Elsie; Patricia; Danny; Corrie; and Margaret; fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Abran will also be greatly missed by his loving sister, Maria Briggs; several nieces and nephews and his faithful friends, Eddie; William; and Monica. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at  4:00 pm at the Daniels Family Funeral Services - Socorro Chapel, 309 Garfield, Socorro with Pastor Erwin de Graaff officiating. Pallbearers are Daniel Alvarez, Abram Ebia, David Alviso, Adam Moreno, Gilberto Moreno, and Larry Saavedra.  Interment will follow in the Seventh-Day Adventist Cemetery in Escondida, New Mexico, where he will be laid to rest beside his mother. Abran's care has been entrusted to:  
Daniels Family Funeral Services
309 Garfield St
Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-1530