"Buddy"
84 years old of Santa Ana, California, died at his home, from complications due to a 20 plus year battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's, on November 24th 2023. Buddy loved the holidays, including his wife Vera's amazing Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. He loved to make tamales with his family for Christmas and a large pot of menudo for New Years. He was born in the city of Orange, California in 1939 to Maurice "Moe" Alvarez and Mary Rodriguez. Arnold was bounced around as a kid, living in different places like, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and California. He went to Willard Junior High and Santa Ana High School. After High School, in 1959 buddy met the love of his life Vera Reyes. They met at Woolworth where she worked in cosmetics and at the concession stand, where she famously charged him for popcorn even though he thought she should have gave it to him for free, since they were dating, she never lived it down. They were married October 10th 1959 becoming Mr and Mrs Arnold Alvarez. They had a wonderful happy marriage of over 60 years. During this time Arnold had several odd jobs, Waste Management, Construction, Etc. Until he finally landed a steady job that turned into a 20 plus year career for the University of California irvine. Arnold will always be remembered for being a provider and a hustler for his family, selling at the swap meets on the weekend and for the love he gave everyone. We will always imagine hearing him say," that's about the size of it, motor forkers, and you're tough enough". We couldn't have asked for a better man, dad, grandfather. We will miss Arnold everyday for the rest of our lives. His memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved him. Arnold was preceded in death by Vera, Frances(daughter), Alex(son), Alexander(grandson), Steven(grandson) and is survived by Maryanne and Sharon, his daughters.
A visitation for Arnold will be held Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705. A funeral service will occur Monday, December 18, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705. A graveside service will occur Monday, December 18, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Fairhaven Memorial Park, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
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