Manuel Alvarado

Manuel "The Sheriff" Alvarado has hung up his spurs for the last time on April 8, 2019 in El Paso, TX and has rode into the sunsets of heaven. He was born on September 09, 1941 and lived 77 years of life filled with an abundance of blessings. He was a 1964 graduate of Jefferson High School and joined the United States NAVY soon after. He was a proud Navy Veteran and served his country in two tours in Vietnam aboard the U.S.S. PYRO, where he earned a Vietnam Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Stars) and a Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was a hard working Maintenance Technician for over 30 years at Providence Memorial Hospital and enjoyed every minute of it. His past times included Baseball, Hunting, Photography, Softball, Coaching, Painting, Golfing, Martial Arts and most importantly, dancing, where he always dressed to impress! Manny was an avid and active participant of the Veterans Association of San Elizario and was a proud and dedicated member of The Pistoleros of San Elizario, where he played the role of "Sheriff Kerber" during the Billy the Kid reenactments in San Elizario, TX. Truly, a one of a kind cowboy! He was always a straight arrow, and enjoyed life to the fullest by always caring and looking out for the well-being of others. Manny's source of pride and love was always for his family. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, husband and friend. A true matriarch of the family! Preceded in death by his loving son Oscar Alvarado+ and granddaughter, Aliyah Martha Rodriguez+. He is survived by his beloved sister, Berthalina A. Gonzales, loving wife Martha Rivas Alvarado, son, Manuel Alvarado Jr., daughter, Linda Rodriguez, grandchildren, Mercedes Monique Alvarado, Anthony Alvarado, Oscar Alvarado, Roman Rodriguez and great-granddaughter, Allison Alexi Rodriguez. Visitation will be Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at Crestview Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Monday, April 15, 2019 at 12 p.m. at San Elceario Catholic Church. Family Members will serve as Pallbearers. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.