Celestino Alvarado Jr.

Celestino Alvarado, Jr. born on December 9, 1943 in San Antonio, TX was called to be with the Lord on February 20, 2014 at the age of 70. He retired from The Texas Army National guard after 24 years of service. He worked for the Miller Curtain Company for 20 years and the San Antonio Shoe Factory for 5 years. Celestino (Tino) was a loving husband to his wife of 49 years. He raised 6 children and was a dutiful father and grandfather. He enjoyed listening to music and spending time with his compadres. He loved family get togethers and holiday gatherings. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia E. Alvarado; children, Abel Anthony (Susan) Alvarado, Mary Helen (Joe) Lopez, Andrew A. (Cynthia) Alvarado, Sylvia Jean Alvarado, Isabel (Patrick) Alvarado Vasquez and Melinda Alvarado; 14 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; brother, Alfred Alvarado. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2014 at Trevino Funeral Home 226 Cupples Rd. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Procession will depart from the funeral home on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Dominick’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow in San Fernando Cemetery No.3.