Sally Anne Alvid

Sally age 74, was called home by our Lord and granted eternal life on August 29, 2014. She passed away peacefully surrounded by both her sons and grandson Matthew at her home after a courageous five year battle with cancer.

Sally was born on April 10, 1940, to Gaspar and Carlota Savala and lived in Pinedale, CA. Determined to get the best education possible, Sally picked various crops in the summer and worked at Sears Roebuck throughout the school year to finance her education at San Joaquin Memorial High School. After graduating from San Joaquin Memorial, Sally pursued a degree in Liberal Arts at California State University, Fresno.

For over four decades, Sally pursued a career as a teacher and administrator with Fresno Unified School District. Always a role model, Sally had an immeasurable impact on the lives of the students she taught. Her greatest joy was inspiring young students to believe in themselves, to set high expectations, and to always strive towards achieving their goals. Sally's passions were cooking, gardening, traveling the world, and caring for her children, grandchildren, and immediate relatives.

Sally married Sam Alvidrez in 1968 and had two sons, Steven and Laurence.

Sally is survived by her siblings Joyce Flores, Arlene Najera, Fred Savala, Rudy Savala, and Tom Savala; sons Steven and Laurence and his wife Hülya; stepson Shane; her grandson Matthew; granddaughter Alanna; godson, Robert Savala; granddogs, Roxie and Astro; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Our family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Dina Ibrahim, Linda Santoya and the staff at California Cancer Center for their valiant effort and compassionate care.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at Tinkler Funeral Home, 475 North Broadway Fresno, CA 93701 at 7:00 p.m. on September 11, 2014.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John's Cathedral on Friday, September 12, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., 2814 Mariposa St, Fresno, CA 93721. A Graveside Service will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, 264 No. Blythe Ave. Fresno, CA 93706.

Arrangements under the direction of Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Fresno, CA. 559-233-2101