Modesta Alvear went to be with the Lord On October 2, 2019. She was born August 8, 1938 to parents Geraldo Ayala and Socorro Briones Ayala. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Alvear “Sam”; and brothers, Paul Ayala, Jonny Ayala, and Geraldo Ayala. She loved being a housewife and taking care of her home, she enjoyed gardening, art and painting. Her greatest joy was being with her grandkids and god-children and visiting her family and the sick. She was a very giving person who loved to sew, making costumes, blankets, dresses for Halloween and parties; she even made her own dresses. She would use hand made patterns out of newspaper for whatever dress or costume she wanted to make. She was very independent, loved her church and church family and loved by all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her 5 children Samuel Alvear III, Jesse Alvear, Michael Alvear, Mary Hope Villarreal & Husband, Eddie Villarreal Jr, and Paul David Alvear & Wife Regina C. Alvear
11 Grandchildren Isaac Jesus Alvear & Wife Vanessa, Stephanie Ann Chavez Alvear, Eddie Villarreal III & Wife Candus , Maria Trinida Villarreal, Selena Celia Villarreal & Husband Diego Ruiz, Michael Adam Alvear, Lucila Kimberly Goodson, Christopher Ryan Alvear, Adrien Geraldo Alvear & Wife Chelsea Nix, Gabriella Felize Alvear and Rebekah Anne Alvear, 10 Great-Grandchildren Ronan Wylde Villarreal, Liliana Rae Goodson, Hailey Rue Goodson, Michael Adriel Alvear, Justin Gabriel Goodson, Abigail Faith Alvear, Candence Elizabeth Alvear, Coraline Mae Alvear, Iris Louise Alvear and Adrien Isaac Alvear. She is also survived by her brother and sisters, Roy Ayala, Dolores Rodriguez, Rosie Ortega and husband, Robert and former daughters in law, Leticia Alvear, Mary Mungia, Ginger Sannes and Flicia Lozano. Along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends for visitation Sunday October 6, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with rosary at 6:00 pm in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven Home, 13102 North Freeway Houston TX 77060. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 2601 Spring Stuebner Rd. Spring TX 77389 Followed by a reception at the church with burial at Earthman Resthaven at 2:00 p.m.
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