On Wednesday, the 17th of December, 2009, Alvin Gregory Allen age 47, passed away at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, California.He leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Cristina Allen, two sons, Antonio Allen (28) and Philip Allen (24), a daughter Olivia Allen (13), his mother Carol Smith and dad Thomas Smith, his step-mother Mildred Allen, his three sisters Christina Smith, Michelle Houston and Melvina Allen, his brother Robert Smith as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and his very special friend and companion "Sugar", who will miss him dearly as he journeys on. While Alvin leaves his family and friends here, he is greeted at the Gates by his loving father, Melvin Allen, who passed a short time ago. Alvin was a loving father, husband, son, nephew, cousin and friend and will be missed dearly.Visitation was held at Lakewood Funeral home on Saturday the 26th of December, 2009 with services immediately afterward.Arrangements under the direction of Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, CA.