Esther Alvarez was born on April 18, 1920 in Cuba, and died on February 15, 2019 in North Hollywood, California, surrounded by family. She was 98 years old. After leaving Cuba, she lived on the east coast and in Miami, eventually making her way to California. In addition to her parents Maria Barrios and Julio Sánchez, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 40 years, Francisco Alvarez, and by her only son Eddy Francisco Alvarez. In her journey she has also reunited with her siblings Berta, Paula, Laudelina and Ramiro, and other family, ancestors and friends.
Esther will be remembered for her energy and vibrancy, her laughter, and her will to live. She loved dressing up, giving advice, cooking and hosting friends. Her favorite pastimes were playing Lotto, Bingo, and Domino’s and going to casinos. She LOVED casinos!
She is survived by her grandchildren Eddy, Gabriela and Patricia, and four great-grandchildren Gabriela Estrada, Juliet Dueñas, Julian Garcia and Nicolas Garcia, and many friends and caretakers who will remember her fondly.
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