When me and my brother where kids, we used to visit my grandmother Ramona and Joe to have dinner. Running around the yard playing with my brother and Joe and my father drinking some nice cold ones. Joe would always call Me and my brother "Batman and Robin." It was some great childhood times. Peaceful times. I'll never forget them days. Joe will always be remember by loved ones. R.I.P Joe Alavardo.
God Bless
John Sotelo

Dear Grandpa, 

These past few days sure have been some of the toughest, but I have been able to make it through knowing that I have another guardian angel watching over me. You have always told me not to cry and be tough but Grandpa I’m not sure I can any more. Although, I sure wasn’t ready for you to leave, I know that you are up there with Grandma, watching over our family. I really enjoyed the time I got to spend with you on the way to Raymondville and all the pictures and laughter we shared. I miss you everyday knowing that you are physically gone but I get peace knowing you are always in my heart and by my side. Grandpa you were a huge role model in my life and I pray everyday that I make you proud and hope that one day I will be as strong as you are!

It not a goodbye Grandpa, it’s a See You Later! 

Love you Grandpa. 

Thank you for your Service to this great nation 

United States Air Core - Air Force 

My hero, my rock, my picture buddy, a man I looked up to, my dad. So many wonderful memories that'll cherish from being your little guy riding with you in the 18-wheeler to being your big guy later on.  I truly miss you dad you were so special and was loved by so many. Paco & I were so blessed to see you everyday we will carry your strength that you gave us everyday. I know you will be watching over me, paco and everyone. You supported me in what ever I did. You held my hand when I was small, you caught me when I fell. The hero of my childhood and latter years.  I'll miss our rides to the store, traveling to see family, going to football games, all the stories you told, and taking pictures with you.  Love you Dad. 

I’ll never find another human being that loved to be one with the world around him like you did. You were and always will be my best friend, my favorite man and my grandpa. Living far away from you was the hardest thing in the world but knowing I was able to be at your 90th birthday will be something I cherish forever. I can remember running into the house, plopping on the couch and just sighing saying, “ah, I’m home.” You taught me to be fearless, live wildly and never let anyone determine my path except me. I am so lucky to be your granddaughter and there won’t be a single day that passes where I won’t miss your laugh, smile, life advice or hugs. Thank you for being the best grandpa a girl could ask for. 
I’ll always remember to keep an extra taco in my pocket on adventures, wear a sweater for when mom is the car too cold, and to never be afraid of a challenge. I’ll cherish our summer road trips forever and I’ll never lose my love for “on the road again.” 
Thank you for everything you’ve done for us, for raising my mom to be the best mom in the world, and showing me that age is nothing but a number.
Love you to the the moon and back - and I know that you and grandma are never too far away. 
Your granddaughter, Em. ❤️

Dad,  
    
 I was so lucky and blessed to have you as a role model.  You taught me everything I know. How to be loving and kind. I got to travel to so many places, see so many wonderful things thanks to you. I looked up to you in so many ways and still do. You’re an amazing person and I could only be so lucky to live such a long and wonderful life as you have .  I can only try to be as strong as you told me to be every single day even thought my heart is breaking. I know you were proud of each of us in our own ways, you let us shine us bright.  I know you are looking down on us to help guide us on this crazy journey.I willl love you forever and hold you with me always.      Love Megan and Zane 

I miss you already dad . You have been my travel buddy for so many summers . My dad was one of the sweetest people around . He lived close to the earth and loved everyone . He never met a stranger . I hope to be able to do the same . When I look back at my adventurous childhood I just smile and laugh . You encouraged me to live life to its fullest , get dirty , climb trees and be brave . It’s at this time I have to remember how to be brave . I still have a lot to learn from you and this will be accomplished by sharing your stories and learning from your exemplary example of what a dad should be . My kids have been truly blessed to have had many years with a great  Grandpa . They have learned from you and will miss you every day. Our days are not promised to us but we are promised that if we believe we will be together again . I love you dad . Until we meet again . Happy Trails 

Wonderful amazing Father, Friend, Grandfather 
You are wise, loving, tons of FUN always
You inspired us all to reach for the stars and never stop living life
You inspired each one us to be unique in our own way and live life on our terms, no matter who likes it or agrees 
You inspired each one us to go see the big wide world, travel, see everything and enjoy life. You always remind us you would always be here waiting for us. 
You remind us to be patient with one each sibling as we stumble and find our way in the world. 
You always showed us how much you loved us and were so proud of our Accomplishments. 
While we drove to your 90th birthday we had this conversion and I told you how much you meant to me and HOW PROUD I WAS THAT YOU WERE MY FATHER, MY HERO ....   
MY HERO,  who came home after war and lived your life on your TERMS. 

I LOVE YOU more then you can ever imagine, MOST OF ALL I know I have 2 angels on each shoulder everyday and I am ready to face life challenges... 

REST IN PEACE, I LOVE YOU ...... Your Daughter Linda, Joe, Bryce and Destanie love you and miss you already.  



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Joe Alvarado

March 15, 1929 – December 19, 2019

Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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