Maria E. Alvarez

Maria is remembered by her devoted husband of 48 years, Manuel Alvarez; her daughter and son-in law, Linda (nee Alvarez) and Jesse Cervera; and her son, Manuel "Manny" Alvarez, Jr.; her wonderful grandchildren, Abygail, Noah, Nolen, and Adysen Cervera; and her grandpuppy, Piper.

Maria was blessed to come from a large family that will also keep her memory alive. Her siblings and their spouses are Irma (nee Perez) and Robert Berrones, Hector and Rosie Perez, Joe and Irene Perez, Stella Perez, Richard and Ann Perez, Marcos Perez, and Yolanda (nee Perez) and Louie Garza. Her nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and nephews, who had the pleasure of receiving amazing haircuts and updos include Robert Berrones, Jr. and his children, Victor and Alex; Elizabeth and Michael Schulenberg and their children, Javier, Josh, Asher, Natalia, and Benicio; Susan and Steve Yadron and their daughter, Emily; Robert and Nina Perez and their son, Gabriel; Nikki Garza; Renee and Richard Calinski and their daughters, Mackenzi, Isabella, and Chloe; Jennifer and De’Juan McDuell and their daughters, Celia and Maya; Victoria Perez; and Michael Garza.

Maria is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Perez; her brother, Robert Perez; and by her parents, Marciala and Marcos Perez.

Maria lived a full life and loved spending time with others. While born in Laredo, TX, she and her family lived in Mexico before moving to Northwest Indiana in 1966. She graduated from Edison High School and Beauty School in 1968. Maria loved making people feel heard, confident, and beautiful inside and out, whether or not they were in her salon. In 1991, her dreams were realized when she was able to open her own salon for 18 years in Munster, IN, Vogue Hair Studio. Maria would continue to support other salons, but she also loved being a full-time grandmother to her lively grandchildren and grandpuppy. Her wonderful smile and laughter and willingness to help others will be truly missed in this world. Maria dearly loved her family and was loved and cherished by so many.

Maria’s strong and unwavering Catholic faith was at the core of how she lived her life. Maria was a parishioner of Saint Michael’s the Archangel Catholic Church and also enjoyed attending services at the Carmelite Fathers in Munster, IN. Maria always loved what she was doing and let others know she loved them to her final moments. Maria's family is comforted knowing that she was welcomed to eternal life by her family who proceeded her, which Maria so richly believed. And while she is at rest, her light and memory live on.

Please send flowers to Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. Donations in her name can also be made to the Carmelite Fathers.

Visitation at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home will be Thursday, March 21, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Schererville, IN on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 10:30 am. She will be entombed in Tranquility Mausoleum in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Alvarez family.