Maria C. Alvarado

Maria Celestina Alvarado, age 89, passed away peacefully on the 24th of April 2020 in her home in 3701 Mountain Ave. She was born on May 19th, 1930 in the city of El Paso, Texas to her mother Emma Marquez, and father Marcelino Murillo. Maria worked at the Farah clothing company from for some time, as well as worked at Thomason Hospital in the dietary department, before committing full time in being a homemaker for her 10 kids. She loved puzzles, Loteria, partying, and spending time with her kids, and grandkids. Despite not going to high school she was extremely intelligent and talented and will surely will be missed. She is survived by her husband Fernando Alvarado, and her ten children Lupe, Gloria, Xavier, Martha, Laura, Graciela, Fernando, Emma, Thelma, Zoila, her many grandchildren and all those whose lives have been touched by Maria. All who will be celebrating her long and beautiful life will be gathering at Martin Funeral Home East 1460 George Dieter dr. at 11am- 2pm to reminisce, grieve, and support each other.