Thomas Anthony Alvarez

Thomas Anthony Alvarez, 79 was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Yuma, Arizona, he passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Yuma Nursing Center. He was a security guard at Cocopah Golf Resort and veteran of the U.S. Army.

Graveside services for Thomas will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2013 at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1415 S. First Avenue, Yuma, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Erminda T. Alvarez of Yuma, sons, Frank Alvarez and Bobby Alvarez and daughter, Valerie Alvarez. Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Tomas and Maria Alvarez.

Johnson Mortuary, 1415 S. First Avenue, Yuma, Arizona is handling arrangements, including a private cremation by Desert Lawn Crematory in Yuma.