Alvaro Zuniga-Sanchez

Álvaro Zuniga-Sanchez, conocido cariñosamente como "Maistro", "Buelo", "Apa" y "Don Álvaro", falleció el 26 de enero de 2026 a la edad de 73 años. Nació el 19 de febrero de 1952 en Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas. A pesar de haber estudiado solo hasta el segundo grado de primaria, era un hombre muy inteligente con los números y tenía una gran afición por las matemáticas.

Señor Álvaro era un hombre trabajador y un dedicado hombre de familia. Trabajó en la construcción durante toda su vida, destacándose en plomería, drywall, pintura y muchas otras habilidades. En el ámbito personal, su pasión era la comida, y disfrutaba ayudar a sus hijos y consentir a sus nietos con snacks. Amaba profundamente a sus nietos y a toda su familia. Sus recuerdos favoritos incluían ver campeonatos de fútbol soccer, jugar dominó, billar y cartas, y compartir almuerzos familiares, especialmente de barbacoa y carnitas. Tenía una conexión especial con su hermano Ramón, con quien compartía largas conversaciones diarias.

Álvaro se casó con Graciela García en febrero de 1974 en Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Le sobreviven su esposa Graciela, sus hijos Elizabeth, Sonia, Francisco, Álvaro y María Guadalupe, sus hermanas María Concepción Martínez y Lourdes Rodríguez Sánchez, así como sus nietos Erika, Sarah, Marco Antonio, Victoria, Jerry, Yvette, Ángel Robert, Kevin, Giovanni, Mateo, Nayelie, Paul, Richard, Melanie, Erick, Sofía, Caleb, y sus bisnietas Isabella Graciela y Arianna. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres Anselma Sánchez y Jesús Zuniga, y su hermano Ramón Zuniga.

Una Misa de difuntos en su honor se llevará a cabo el 3 de febrero de 2026, de 10:00 a 11:00 am en Our Lady of Perpetual Help Corpus Christi, ubicada en 5830 Williams Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, EE.UU. Antes de la misa, se realizará una visitación el 2 de febrero de 2026, de 5:00 a 9:00 pm, seguida de un rosario de 7:00 a 7:30 pm en la Funeraria Del Angel, situada en 4901 Everhart Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, EE.UU.

La familia expresa un agradecimiento especial a la señora Graciela García por haber estado al lado de Álvaro en sus últimos momentos, brindándole consuelo y amor. Su frase favorita, "Llévesela calmada", refleja el legado de tranquilidad y amor que deja en sus seres queridos.

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Álvaro Zuniga-Sanchez, affectionately known as "Maistro," "Buelo," "Apa," and "Don Álvaro," passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born on February 19, 1952, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas. Despite having only studied up to the second grade of primary school, he was very intelligent with numbers and had a great fondness for mathematics.

Álvaro was a hardworking man and a dedicated family man. He worked in construction all his life, excelling in plumbing, drywall, painting, and many other skills. Personally, his passion was food, and he enjoyed helping his children and indulging his grandchildren with snacks. He deeply loved his grandchildren and his entire family. His favorite memories included watching soccer championships, playing dominoes, billiards, and cards, and sharing family lunches, especially barbecues and carnitas. He had a special connection with his brother Ramón, with whom he shared long daily conversations.

Álvaro married Graciela García in February 1974 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. He is survived by his wife Graciela, his children Elizabeth, Sonia, Francisco, Álvaro, and María Guadalupe, his sisters María Concepción Martínez and Lourdes Rodríguez Sánchez, as well as his grandchildren Erika, Sarah, Marco Antonio, Victoria, Jerry, Yvette, Ángel Robert, Kevin, Giovanni, Mateo, Nayelie, Paul, Richard, Melanie, Erick, Sofía, Caleb, and his great-granddaughters Isabella Graciela and Arianna. He was preceded in death by his parents Anselma Sánchez and Jesús Zuniga, and his brother Ramón Zuniga.

A funeral Mass in his honor will be held on February 3, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Corpus Christi, located at 5830 Williams Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA. Before the Mass, a visitation will take place on February 2, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, followed by a rosary from 7:00 to 7:30 pm at Funeraria Del Angel, located at 4901 Everhart Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, USA.

The family expresses special gratitude to Mrs. Graciela García for being by Álvaro's side in his final moments, providing him with comfort and love. His favorite phrase, "Llévesela Calmada," reflects the legacy of tranquility and love he leaves for his loved ones.