Margaret R. Alvarez, age 71 of Austin, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020. She was born to Julian and Lucy Ramos on March 2, 1949 in Austin, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Julian Ramos Jr.
Margaret is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, Amador Alvarez Jr.; Daughters, Veronica Larson and husband Trey, Stephanie Alvarez, Julieann Hartsburg and husband Steve; Grandchildren, Eric Michael Larson, Jacob Taylor Larson, and Avery Margaret Hartsburg; Siblings, Mary Martinez, Dora De Los Santos, Olga Burdine, Robert Ramos and wife Cathy, Susie Martinez and husband Herbert, Virginia Corona and husband Charles, Gloria Moreno and husband Rick, Eddie Ramos and wife Wanda, Dolores Dominguez, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Margaret dedicated almost 30 years to the State of Texas with most of those years spent working for the Texas Department of Agriculture. When she retired from the State, she got a part-time job working for American Institutes for Research (AIR). She finally retired for good on September 30, 2019. During this time, she devoted her days to taking care of her grandsons, Eric and Jacob, whom she adored and loved immensely. She always looked forward to seeing Eric on stage or Jacob playing baseball. She was so ready to do the same with her newest pride and joy, Avery Margaret. She always went above and beyond for her grandchildren. She loved to travel and enjoyed her yearly trips with her sisters and weekend drives to the Hill Country where she would take in all the beauty around her, especially the flowers. She loved fresh flowers.
Margaret loved her family and friends with her whole heart. She was so giving and so willing to help those in need and she always did it with a smile like no other. Her smile could light up a room. She was the best Wife, Mom, Gran, Sister, and Friend. She will always be in our hearts and forever in our memories.
The Family wishes to thank the Ramos, Alvarez and Guebara Family for all their love and support over the last 9 months. We would also like to thank Dr. Jennifer Wright and the wonderful staff at Texas Oncology.
A “Come & Go” Memorial will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress Avenue. Flowers can be sent to the funeral home or donations in Margaret’s name can be made to Hospice Austin - https://www.hospiceaustin.org/ or Wonders and Worries - https://www.wondersandworries.org/
Currently, due to the substantial public risk, city and state government mandates that social gatherings of limited amounts may occur with strict social distancing protocol. Current COVID protocols for Travis County, guests must wear protective masks at all times while inside the funeral home facility and practice the recommended six foot social distancing. Weed-Corley-Fish South will limit our capacity to 60 guests at a service while enforcing all distancing and hygiene standards. We appreciate your understanding.
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