Helen Larae Alvarez, 86, of Las Vegas, passed away August 10, 2016. A Las Vegas resident for 51 years, she was born in Malad, Idaho on October 10, 1929 to John E. Blaisdell and Florence Blaisdell (Barber). Helen worked in the retail industry most of her professional life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sergio V. Alvarez. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Sthultz, Carolyn Alvarez, Teresa Noyola and Barbara Partain. Helen also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. She will be laid to rest on Tuesday, August 23 at 11:20AM at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Dr., Boulder City, NV 89005. Funeral arrangements under the care of Palm Southwest Mortuary.