Richard F. Alvarez

Our Beloved Father Richard F. Alvarez went to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was born on August 11, 1936 in Sinton, Texas. Richard was a family man and dearly loved by all. He was in the printing industry which allowed him to create job opportunities for many family members and friends. He coached a semi pro baseball team, "The Austin Aztecas" which gave him a platform to mold and mentor many young men, some who went on to have major league careers. A highlight in his coaching career was when he was given the opportunity to play against Coach Cliff Gustafson and the University of Texas Baseball Team. He would later say "we didn't win, but we gave them a hell of a game." Our daddy will be greatly missed. Many good times with family and friends will be remembered.

Our family would like to thank the staff at St. David's South Austin ICU unit for making our daddy's last days peaceful.

He is preceded in death by his father, Amador Alvarez; mother, Nicolasa F. Alvarez; brother, Michael; sister, Eva; and brother, George.

Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Louise Gaitan Alvarez; his six children, Mark and wife Margie, Phyllis, Angela, Evelyn, Raeann Grizzle and husband Jim, Dennis and wife Shanna; twelve grandchildren, Marissa, Megan, Miranda, John Michael, Christian, Evan, Marianna, Jonathan, Trisha, Ace, Mason and Marley Mae; four brothers, Willie and wife Virgie, Gilbert and wife Linda, Amador Jr. and wife Margaret, Rudy and wife Yolanda; sister-in-law, Lydia; many loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress with Recitation of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm. Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at San Jose Catholic Church, 2435 Oak Crest. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.