It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Ernesto "Neto" C. Álvarez, age 93, a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012.
Ernesto passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
"Neto", has he was fondly known to family and friends, was born on May 3, 1919 in Doña Ana to Rosas and María Luísa Costales Álvarez.
Neto was very proud to have served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as a Staff Sargeant in the 448th Bombardment Group Heavy. In 1978 he retired from White Sands Missile Range as a sheet metal fabrication supervisor.
Neto was a Little League baseball coach for the Conlee Blues in the 1960s and later the number one fan for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren's sports teams.
In his early years he enjoyed dancing with his beautiful wife, Anita and playing "huachas" with his brothers. Neto also enjoyed fishing, camping, picking chili and wild asparagus and making chicharrones with his sons.
Later in life he enjoyed spending time at is daughter's café, which he so greatly helped prosper and grow. Neto had an incredible and special bond with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his greatest joy in life was spending his days watching them play and grow.
Those left to mourn his passing include two sons, Ernie L. Álvarez and his wife, Elaine of Dallas, Texas and Raymond L. Álvarez and his wife, Rita of El Paso, Texas, one daughter, Rosella Tirre and her husband, Paul of Las Cruces, three brothers, Gilbert Álvarez and his wife, Esther, Ruben Álvarez and his wife, Dora and Carlos Álvarez and his wife, Ralfie all of Las Cruces, two sisters, Lillian Vásquez of Las Cruces and Mary Lou Barela and her husband, Johnny of Doña Ana. Other survivors include thirteen grandchildren, Annette Tirre, Paulina Tirre-Saracen, Michael Tirre, Patrick Tirre, Valerie Sutton, Andrea and Christopher Álvarez, Dawn and Marsha Álvarez, Amy Farish, Amanda Gallegos, Krissy Placencio and Adam Álvarez, as well as nineteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Neto was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Anita Álvarez in 2000, a daughter, Beatrice Lucero in 2007, a son, Rudy Álvarez in 2011, two brothers, David Álvarez and Arturo Álvarez and a sister, Delia Apodaca.
Visitation for Mr. Álvarez will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Mass at 12:10 p.m. on Monday afternoon, December 17, 2012 at the Basilica de San Albino, 2280 Calle Principal in Mesilla with the Reverend Richard Catanach, Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the San Albino Cemetery with military honors accorded by a New Mexico National Guard Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment.
Ernesto passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
"Neto", has he was fondly known to family and friends, was born on May 3, 1919 in Doña Ana to Rosas and María Luísa Costales Álvarez.
Neto was very proud to have served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as a Staff Sargeant in the 448th Bombardment Group Heavy. In 1978 he retired from White Sands Missile Range as a sheet metal fabrication supervisor.
Neto was a Little League baseball coach for the Conlee Blues in the 1960s and later the number one fan for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren's sports teams.
In his early years he enjoyed dancing with his beautiful wife, Anita and playing "huachas" with his brothers. Neto also enjoyed fishing, camping, picking chili and wild asparagus and making chicharrones with his sons.
Later in life he enjoyed spending time at is daughter's café, which he so greatly helped prosper and grow. Neto had an incredible and special bond with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his greatest joy in life was spending his days watching them play and grow.
Those left to mourn his passing include two sons, Ernie L. Álvarez and his wife, Elaine of Dallas, Texas and Raymond L. Álvarez and his wife, Rita of El Paso, Texas, one daughter, Rosella Tirre and her husband, Paul of Las Cruces, three brothers, Gilbert Álvarez and his wife, Esther, Ruben Álvarez and his wife, Dora and Carlos Álvarez and his wife, Ralfie all of Las Cruces, two sisters, Lillian Vásquez of Las Cruces and Mary Lou Barela and her husband, Johnny of Doña Ana. Other survivors include thirteen grandchildren, Annette Tirre, Paulina Tirre-Saracen, Michael Tirre, Patrick Tirre, Valerie Sutton, Andrea and Christopher Álvarez, Dawn and Marsha Álvarez, Amy Farish, Amanda Gallegos, Krissy Placencio and Adam Álvarez, as well as nineteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Neto was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Anita Álvarez in 2000, a daughter, Beatrice Lucero in 2007, a son, Rudy Álvarez in 2011, two brothers, David Álvarez and Arturo Álvarez and a sister, Delia Apodaca.
Visitation for Mr. Álvarez will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Mass at 12:10 p.m. on Monday afternoon, December 17, 2012 at the Basilica de San Albino, 2280 Calle Principal in Mesilla with the Reverend Richard Catanach, Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the San Albino Cemetery with military honors accorded by a New Mexico National Guard Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment.
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Ernesto "Neto" C. Álvarez, age 93, a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012.
Ernesto passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
"Neto", has he was fondly known to family and friends, was born on May 3, 1919 in Doña Ana to Rosas and María Luísa Costales Álvarez.
Neto was very proud to have served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as a Staff Sargeant in the 448th Bombardment Group Heavy. In 1978 he retired from White Sands Missile Range as a sheet metal fabrication supervisor.
Neto was a Little League baseball coach for the Conlee Blues in the 1960s and later the number one fan for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren's sports teams.
In his early years he enjoyed dancing with his beautiful wife, Anita and playing "huachas" with his brothers. Neto also enjoyed fishing, camping, picking chili and wild asparagus and making chicharrones with his sons.
Later in life he enjoyed spending time at is daughter's café, which he so greatly helped prosper and grow. Neto had an incredible and special bond with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his greatest joy in life was spending his days watching them play and grow.
Those left to mourn his passing include two sons, Ernie L. Álvarez and his wife, Elaine of Dallas, Texas and Raymond L. Álvarez and his wife, Rita of El Paso, Texas, one daughter, Rosella Tirre and her husband, Paul of Las Cruces, three brothers, Gilbert Álvarez and his wife, Esther, Ruben Álvarez and his wife, Dora and Carlos Álvarez and his wife, Ralfie all of Las Cruces, two sisters, Lillian Vásquez of Las Cruces and Mary Lou Barela and her husband, Johnny of Doña Ana. Other survivors include thirteen grandchildren, Annette Tirre, Paulina Tirre-Saracen, Michael Tirre, Patrick Tirre, Valerie Sutton, Andrea and Christopher Álvarez, Dawn and Marsha Álvarez, Amy Farish, Amanda Gallegos, Krissy Placencio and Adam Álvarez, as well as nineteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Neto was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Anita Álvarez in 2000, a daughter, Beatrice Lucero in 2007, a son, Rudy Álvarez in 2011, two brothers, David Álvarez and Arturo Álvarez and a sister, Delia Apodaca.
Visitation for Mr. Álvarez will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Mass at 12:10 p.m. on Monday afternoon, December 17, 2012 at the Basilica de San Albino, 2280 Calle Principal in Mesilla with the Reverend Richard Catanach, Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the San Albino Cemetery with military honors accorded by a New Mexico National Guard Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment.
Ernesto passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
"Neto", has he was fondly known to family and friends, was born on May 3, 1919 in Doña Ana to Rosas and María Luísa Costales Álvarez.
Neto was very proud to have served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as a Staff Sargeant in the 448th Bombardment Group Heavy. In 1978 he retired from White Sands Missile Range as a sheet metal fabrication supervisor.
Neto was a Little League baseball coach for the Conlee Blues in the 1960s and later the number one fan for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren's sports teams.
In his early years he enjoyed dancing with his beautiful wife, Anita and playing "huachas" with his brothers. Neto also enjoyed fishing, camping, picking chili and wild asparagus and making chicharrones with his sons.
Later in life he enjoyed spending time at is daughter's café, which he so greatly helped prosper and grow. Neto had an incredible and special bond with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his greatest joy in life was spending his days watching them play and grow.
Those left to mourn his passing include two sons, Ernie L. Álvarez and his wife, Elaine of Dallas, Texas and Raymond L. Álvarez and his wife, Rita of El Paso, Texas, one daughter, Rosella Tirre and her husband, Paul of Las Cruces, three brothers, Gilbert Álvarez and his wife, Esther, Ruben Álvarez and his wife, Dora and Carlos Álvarez and his wife, Ralfie all of Las Cruces, two sisters, Lillian Vásquez of Las Cruces and Mary Lou Barela and her husband, Johnny of Doña Ana. Other survivors include thirteen grandchildren, Annette Tirre, Paulina Tirre-Saracen, Michael Tirre, Patrick Tirre, Valerie Sutton, Andrea and Christopher Álvarez, Dawn and Marsha Álvarez, Amy Farish, Amanda Gallegos, Krissy Placencio and Adam Álvarez, as well as nineteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Neto was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Anita Álvarez in 2000, a daughter, Beatrice Lucero in 2007, a son, Rudy Álvarez in 2011, two brothers, David Álvarez and Arturo Álvarez and a sister, Delia Apodaca.
Visitation for Mr. Álvarez will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Mass at 12:10 p.m. on Monday afternoon, December 17, 2012 at the Basilica de San Albino, 2280 Calle Principal in Mesilla with the Reverend Richard Catanach, Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the San Albino Cemetery with military honors accorded by a New Mexico National Guard Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment.
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