Luisa Alvarez's Obituary
Luisa “Meme” Alvarez, age 66, passed away suddenly and entered into eternal peace on November 24, 2018.
Luisa was born in Las Villas, Cuba to the late Mario and Esperanza Viña on June 27, 1952. At the early age of 15, Luisa alongside her family left Cuba to begin a new life in the United States. She married the late Jorge “Pepe” Alvarez on November 9th, 1974 and together they spent 44 years. Luisa worked in in the clerical department of a pharmaceutical company for 27 years.
Luisa’s greatest joy in life was her family. She had a loving and generous heart, and was always giving to others.
She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Jorge “Pepe” Alvarez.
She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her; loving children: Jorge Alvarez, and Mercedes Alvarez and her spouse Matthew Miele; adored grandson Jorge Alvarez Jr.; brother Mario Viña and his wife Kerry Viña; sister Carmen Garces and her husband David Menendez; nephews: John Garces, Mario Viña, Marcus Viña, Robert Williamson, and Julian Viña; niece Arianna Gonzalez; and a host of family and friends whom she loved.
A memorial service will be held Friday December 7th at 11am in the morning at Sunset Funeral Home and Memory Gardens 11005 N. US Hwy 301 Thonotosassa, Fl 33592.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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