Tony Alvarado

He resided in Fresno, California for most of his life. His parents were Antonio and Desideria Alvarado. He was the last of the seven siblings to pass. Preceded in death by his parents, siblings; Cipriano, Manuel, Hilario, Marcelino, Jesse, sister Dolores Ybarra, and grandson Tony Richard Alvarado.

He is survived by his beautiful, loving, kindhearted wife, Katherine. They were one month short of 65 years of marriage. Children, Tony Alvarado III, Ernie Alvarado and wife Noemi, Mercy Granados and husband Felipe. Grandchildren, Eric Alvarado and wife Ashley. Ernie and girlfriend Jordyn, Deborah, and Ruth Alvarado. Valarie Garza and husband Tony, Brittany Mendoza and husband Joe, and Natalie Rivera and husband Manny. Great-grandchildren, Tony, Tino, Alyssa, Andrew, Eric Jr., Jeneca, Evan, Eli, Addison, Ernie Jr. and Ensley Alvarado. Jeremiah and Jonah Mendoza. Chloe, Hazel, and Penelope Garza. Numerous nephews, nieces and friends. We will continue to cherish all the wonderful times and memories we shared with him.

Tony worked for a short time with PG&E. He also managed a service station, near his home. He worked in a lumber yard, was a gardener and a truck driver, all jobs he enjoyed until he found farming to be his true calling. Tony loved working with his tractor disking, making furrows, dusting, or anything in which he could use his tractor. He farmed grapes, cotton, corn, oats, almonds, and pomegranates. Tony enjoyed being outdoors taking in the beauty of his yard, especially after he had mowed. While relaxing we would find him taking a nap, on his hammock, underneath the shade tree, near the patio. Tony didn’t have any hobbies, so he devoted his spare time to his family. He had a great love for his wife, Katie, and his children. He enjoyed seeing and playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who he deeply loved and they in return loved him dearly. He will be missed by everyone.