Mr. Alva graduated from Edgewood High School in 1961.
He began refereeing at the age of 19 with the San Antonio Football Chapter of the Texas Association of Sports Officials. He had officiated football for 41 years and also was Director of Finance with Domingo Vara Chevrolet. He was a die hard Cowboys fan since 1960 and an avid Spurs fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Moses Millan Alva and Marcelina Alva; brother, Robert Alva.
Survivors: wife, Judy Jett Alva; children, David Alva, Natalie Alva, Darryl Alva and wife, Tammy, and Maria Kasper; loving pet, Brandy III; grandson, Alexander M. Alva; sister, Ann Lloyd and husband C. R.; and mother-in-law, Linda Jett.