Minerva M.

Alvarez

In Loving Memory Of

Minerva M. Alvarez

January 28, 1961 - April 14, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Minerva Morales Alvarez on April 14, 2026.

Minerva was born in Harlingen, Texas, and spent most of her life in San Jose, California, where she met the love of her life, John Alvarez. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised their children, John Alvarez Jr. and Monique Alvarez. Twenty-two years ago, they returned to Harlingen, where Minerva continued to surround her family with love and care.

Minerva found joy in cooking, dancing, and spending time with family. She carried a beautiful smile that could brighten any room. Above all, her greatest happiness came from her grandchildren—John, Camila, and Emilio—who were the center of her world and brought her endless pride and love.

Minerva leaves behind a profound void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her, and she will be deeply missed.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gabino N. Morales, and her mother, Irma Garcia Morales.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 44 years, John Alvarez; her children, John Alvarez Jr (Scarlett) and Monique Alvarez (Nicholas); her cherished grandchildren, John, Camila, and Emilio; her siblings, Rolando Morales (Sylvia), Victor Morales, and Naomi Ybarra (Adrien); and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit with the prayer service to begin at 7:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service of a Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Abundant Life Church, Harlingen, TX.

Interment will follow to Las Rucias Cemetery located at U.S. Highway 281 and Farm Road 1479, Los Indios, TX, 78567 United States.

Honored to serve as her pallbearers will be John Alvarez III, Victor Morales Jr., Johnathan Morales, Joseph Morales, Joseph "Joey" Gomez, Adrien Ybarra Jr.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Minerva M. Alvarez have entrusted her funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 E. Harrison Ave.  Harlingen, TX 78550. For information, please call (956)364-2444 or visit www.trinityfunerals.com