Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. Gabriel F. Alvarado entered heavenly peace on Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was 97 years old.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Teofilo and Guadalupe F. Alvarado, by his wife Ernestina Davila Alvarado, (August 26, 2012) his sisters, Marita-Ina, Josephina, Rosa, Maria De Jesus, (Suse), Francisca, (Kika); brothers, Alejandro, Pabilto, and Luis; son-in-law, Rudolph G. Flores, (June 24, 2023).

Gabriel was born on March 18, 1926, in San Antonio, TX., He attended Sidney Lanier High School and was drafted on June 29, 1944 serving during WWII, as 1st Class Seaman in the United States Navy; upon returning home, he started his civil service career at Kelly AFB, The United State Post Office, DT., Arsenal, and retired from General Service Administration on August of 1986. He had a full civil service career for 35 years.

He is survived by his children, Norma G. Ramirez (Henry); Mary M. Alvarado; Anthony G. Alvarado: Ana C. Flores; Michael W. Alvarado (Cindy); seven grandchildren: Brad Ruiz (Jo Anne); Brian Ruiz (Monica); Jennifer Le (Randy); Kevin J. Guerrero (Mallory); Timothy M. Alvarado (Jennifer); Emily N. Alvarado and Leslie M. Alvarado; six great-grandchildren: Amila E. Ruiz, Robert (Robbie) Ruiz Byron M. Ruiz, Timothy J. Alvarado (TJ), Noah G. Alvarado and Luke D. Alvarado.

On behalf of our family, we would also like to thank the entire staff at the Frank M. Tejeda Veterans Home. We appreciate everything you all did for our beloved dad.  We thank you for the outstanding job you all did taking care for our dad. Your kindness and consideration are beyond what anyone could ask for. We appreciate your efforts, your love, and compassion. You made a difference in our lives and you all deserve only the best. God bless you all.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Visitation will be held from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm

The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30am

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower

Interment will follow at 11:00am

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

With military honors