MSGT Julian Alvarado Jr.

MSGT Julian Alvarado, Jr., entered eternal rest on Friday, November 1, 2024, at his home in Lytle, Texas surrounded by his loving family at the age of 89. 

He was born on September 29, 1935, in Floresville, Texas to parents Julian Mendoza Alvarado, Sr., and Ramona Lopez Alvarado. 

Julian was preceded in death by his parents, son Gary Bernard Alvarado; daughter Charlene Maldonado; grandson Gary Alvarado, Jr.; sisters Ramona Alvarado, Eliza Alvarado, and Victoria Flores.

He is survived by his daughter Marlene Balencia (Tony); son Julian Alvarado, III; son-in-law Rudolfo Maldonado, Jr.; daughters-in-laws Sheila Alvarado and Denise Alvarado; sister Maria Jesus Carrillo; eleven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. He was married to Aurora Robles for thirty years, whom he had four loving children with.

He joined the US Marine Corps while still in High School in 1954, where he served eight years. He graduated from Floresville High School in 1956 after missing a year of school in order to support his family after his father died. He joined the US Air Force in 1962 where he proudly served his Country for twenty-nine years and retired from the Military. He also worked in the civil service at Kelly Air Force Base for forty-three years before retiring. 

Julian leaves behind a beautiful legacy in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren whom he loved so much.

Marlene would like to thank Rudy, Denise, Anita, Cynthia, Lauren, Christina, and Sheila for all the care you gave to Dad as he transitioned to his next life with dignity. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until service time at 12:30 P.M. at Primrose Funeral Services Chapel of Lytle with interment to follow in Lytle Community Cemetery. 

Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas, 78052, (830) 709-0698.