Manuel Alvarez

Manuel Alvarez was born in El Paso, Tx on 7/13/28 to Dionicio and Natalia Alvarez.

As an only child he excelled in school, being appointed commandant of ROTC, and graduated top 2% of his class from Bowie high school in 1945. He accomplished this while also working at the family business everyday, after school activities.

In 1947 he married Juanita Delgadillo. Together they raised five children and also inherited the family business, Nicho’s Produce. He was known for his kindness, fairness and humility at his place of work. Manuel was an excellent example to his children as they grew up experiencing his work ethic, which would begin at 4am until evening. Only two activities would supersede the business…attending mass and his boys baseball and football games.

Manuel was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

He is survived by his five children: Dr. Dionicio Manuel Alvarez (Alice) ,Armando Alvarez (Mellisa), Judge Javier Alvarez, Maggie Villegas (John), and Gloria Grijalva (David). 11 grandchildren: Dionicio Manuel Alvarez Jr., Dr. John Alvarez, Melissa Scott, Veronica Alvarez, Alexandra Alvarez, Julia Alvarez, Marissa Alvarez, Abraham Villegas, Dr. Noah Villegas, Diana Grijalva and Stacy Grijalva. 11 great grandchildren: Brianna Alvarez, Christian Alvarez, Ana Alvarez, Max Alvarez, Mason Wood, Wesson Wood, Mia Villegas, Max Villegas, Noah Villegas, Tyler Villegas, Remy Villegas. 1 great great grandson: Zackary Pena.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 5:00pm-9:00pm, with Rosary beginning at 6:00pm at Funeraria Del Angel Central. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, January 15, 2024 at 10:00 am at Monastery Perpetual Adoration, 451 Mockingbird Rd.