Juan Alvarado Jr.

Juan was born on July 12, 1950, in Beeville, Texas and grew up in nearby Pawnee, Texas. He attended Pawnee High School, graduating in 1969, and then attended for two years at Texas A&M - Kingsville. Juan was very proud of his four years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps as a military policeman, including a year as a presidential security detail for President Gerald Ford. His other employment included working as Water Distributor Operator for City of Pflugerville Water Department.

In addition to spending time with family and friends, Juan also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a major fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

Juan was preceded in death by his father, Juan Alvarado, Sr. and his mother, Barbarita Manuela Ortiz Alvarado. His brother, Carlos Alvarado, his sister-in-law, Julia Alvarado, and his brother-in-law, Hector Perez also preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Alvarado, and his children, John William Alvarado, Juan Alvarado III, David Alvarado, Jessica Alvarado, Cordell Andrew Alvarado, Victor Merced Alvarado, Joshua Lewis Alvarado. Grandchildren include Noah Alvarado, Bentley Alvarado, Davelynn Alvarado, Nellie Alvarado, Jaedyn Alvarado, Blake Alvarado, Kayla Alvarado, John Alvarado, Joseph Alvarado, Jordan Alvarado, Justice Alvarado. Surviving siblings include Lupe Alvarado Perez, Linda Alvarado Santander, Robert Alvarado, Miguel Alvarado, Esperanza Alvarado Rodriguez, Dora Alvarado Hernandez, Rosa Alvarado Rangel and his many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff of St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, Trinity Care Center, and St. David’s Hospice and each one of the doctors, nurses, and caregivers who assisted Juan at these facilities for the loving care they gave him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Ih-35, Pflugerville, TX 78660, US, on October 23, 2026, at 10:00 am.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 1520 N Railroad Ave, Pflugerville, TX, on October 23, 2026, at 12:00 pm.