Nov. 15, 1929 ~ May 6, 2022
Ernesto M. “Raul” Alvarado, 92 of Anton passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 in Lubbock. He was born November 15, 1929 in Pilares, Mexico to Sesario Alvarado and Rafaela Mendoza Alvarado.
Ernesto married Rachel Gutierrez December 22, 1957 in Post, Texas. He was a farmer and loved raising animals, like his cows and goats. He was a hard worker with a strong work ethic, which he instilled in all his boys. He was a jokester and funny, he enjoyed making others laugh. Ernest liked sitting on the porch, visiting with family and friends and was an excellent storyteller. He loved talking about the good old days, and how things use to be. He gave everyone a nickname and was the “favorite uncle” in the family. Most of all, Ernest loved his family, especially his grandchildren who called him “Papa”.
He is survived by four sons, Raul Alvarado and wife, Rosa of Odessa, Ricky Alvarado and wife, Beverly of Lubbock, Danny Alvarado and wife, Cecilia of Abernathy and Rene Alvarado and wife, Christie of San Francisco, CA; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; a brother, Pedro Franco of Andrews, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel, on April 1, 2010; a son, Ernest Alvarado, Jr.; his parents; two sisters, Maria Urias and Elisa Carrasco; and four brothers, Manuel Alvarado, Esquiel Alvarado, Octavio Alvarado and Juan Alvarado.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022 at Grace Chapel in Littlefield. Interment followed in Anton Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Raul Alvarado Jr., Eric Alvarado, Ricky Alvarado, Jacob Alvarado, Aidan Robertson and Landin Alvarado, with Kameron McCormick, Gavin Robertson and Payton Robertson as honorary pallbearers. Arrangements were under the personal care of Hillcrest Funeral Home in Littlefield.