Sylvia Alvarez Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Sylvia Alvarez of San Marcos, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 17, 2025 at the age of 71. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sylvia Alvarez to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Cesar Alvarez, Sr.; her parents, Agapito Cruz, Sr. and Manuela G. Ibarra; her brother Agapito Cruz, Jr.; and her stepfather Servando Ibarra, Sr..
She is survived by: her children, Melvin Cruz, Cesar Alvarez, Jr. (Lissette), Isabel Alvarez and Alma Alvarez (Kenny); her siblings, Antonio Cruz (Rosalinda), Armando Cruz (Maria Rodriguez), Sulema Cruz, Rafela Cruz and Sandra Hightshoe (Jerry J.); her daughter-in-law Amy Arredondo; and her grandchildren, Melvin, Jr., Melena, Noah, Maddyson, Cesi, James, Elvira and Julio. She is also survived by numerous nieces nephews other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at 9:00 PM and on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Mission Funeral Home - San Marcos (300 Cheatham St, San Marcos, TX 78666). A rosary will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (624 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666). A burial will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209).
