Mary Alvarez

Alvarez, Mary Age 64, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Monday, April 23, 2012, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on May 10, 1947, to Maria Alvarez. A resident of the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho area since 1978, she worked for many years as a Medical Technician at Lovelace Medical Center. She will be remembered for her very gracious personality who was loved by so many. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, sewing, crocheting and making many beautiful items. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria Alvarez, and her stepfather, Jesus Bustamante. Ms. Alvarez is survived by her children, Manuel Gavaldon and his wife, Shica, of Wichita Falls, TX, Ernst Gavaldon and his partner, Christopher Million, of Albuquerque, NM, Tommy Gavaldon of Albuquerque, NM, Christopher Gavaldon of Rio Rancho, NM, and Nannette Thompson and her husband, Wes, of Rio Rancho, NM, and Xavier Gomez of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Samantha Thompson, Veronica Thompson, Damian Thompson, Elijah Gavaldon, and Antonio Gavaldon, Chryssiess Kimble, and Xavier Gomez, Jr.; a brother, Jerry Alvarez, and his wife, Tillie, of Utah; a very special cousin, Maria-Inez Ferrales; and former husband and close friend, Candelario Gavaldon. The Rosary will be recited on Friday, April 27, 2012, at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, April 27, 2012, at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho. Ms. Alvarez will then be laid to rest next to her mother at Vista Verde Memorial Park following service. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services
4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-892-9920