Irene Alvarez Genet passed away on October 12, 2021. Irene was born to H. Leo Alvarez and Lucia Barrozo Alvarez. She leaves behind her sons, Michael, Leo & his wife Joanna, and Charles; grandchildren, Jeffery & his wife Emileigh, Jayden Genet, and great-granddaughter Alice; brothers, Leo G. Alvarez and Charley Alvarez; sister, Lucy Prieto; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents and husband of 54 years, Jerry Genet.
Irene worked at Santa Paula Memorial Hospital for 27 years and 13 years for the County of Ventura. She was involved with the Santa Paula School District helping children with special needs, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and Future Farmers of America. She was President and Treasurer for the Future Farmers Parent Group and was named Honorary Farmer. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church, a Eucharistic minister for the sick and homebound, and a bereavement minister at St. Sebastian Church and Assumption Church. Irene loved to travel and enjoy time with her grandchildren and family.
Rosary will be held at St. Sebastian Church on Wednesday, October 20th at 7pm. Mass will be held at St. Sebastian Church on Thursday, October 21st at 10am, followed by graveside services at Santa Paula Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Irene requested donations be made to Canons Regular of the Immaculate Conception in Santa Paula.
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