RACINE – Mr. Martin E. Alvarez, Sr., 85 passed away at WFH – All Saints on Monday, January 7, 2013.
He was born in Laredo, TX on January 30, 1927, the son of Pablo and Petra Alvarez. He served his nation in the South Pacific with the U.S. Army during WWII. On March 23, 1947, he married Sally Gonzalez. They moved to Racine, settled down and raised their family.
Mr. Alvarez worked for American Motors/Chrysler for over 30 years. After his retirement they moved to San Antonio, TX for a few years before eventually moving back to Racine.
He enjoyed working in his yard and playing Bingo. However, he was happiest when he was in the presence of his family.
In addition to his loving wife Sally Alvarez, he is survived by his children, Martin G. Alvarez, Jr. of Racine, Rudy (Janie) Alvarez of San Antonio, Rose Jones of Racine, Jesse Alvarez of Tomah, Anita Reichenberger of Racine and Steve Alvarez of Las Vegas. Mr. Alvarez is further survived by 12 grandchildren, many great grandchildren; his brother-in-law, Toby (Jane) Alvarez of San Antonio; as well as many dear nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death his son, Gilbert Alvarez as well as 4 brothers and sisters.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday evening for a visitation from 5-7 p.m. A service celebrating and remembering Martin’s life will take place in the funeral home on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:00 pm with a visitation from 11 am until the time of the service. His interment with military honors will follow at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family would be appreciated.
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