Mary H. Alvarez

May 12, 1929 - February 20, 2022

Mary H. Alvarez, 92 of Cutler, California, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2022 in Visalia, California. Mary was born to Arturo and Esther Hernandez on May 12, 1929 in Dothan, TX. She married the love of her life, Alfonso Alvarez on May 19, 1947 in Reno, Nevada. Mary and Alfonso have celebrated 72 years of marriage. Together, Mary and Alfonso traveled throughout the US, always instilling the importance of family time and enjoying new experiences. Mary was self-employed along with her husband. They were the owners of Alvarez & Sons Farming, one of the largest tomato harvesters in Tulare County, spanning three decades. Mary was also a full time homemaker, and was a loving mother to 10 children. Her love and caring nature is what she will be remembered for. She also spent time babysitting her grandchildren after retirement. Mary enjoyed crocheting, entertaining family and friends, traveling, shopping with her daughters, and watching countless TV shows. Mary is survived and/or preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Alvarez. Her 10 children, Alfonso Alvarez Jr (Linda), Anthony Alvarez Sr (Christine), Armando Alvarez Sr (Irene), Michael Alvarez (Berdie), Arthur Alvarez Sr, Mark Alvarez Sr (Linda), Sandra Gomez (Robert), Ricky Alvarez Sr (Chris), Christy Schwarzwalter (Gregg), and Emilio Alvarez (Christina); 40 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren. Mary will truly be missed by all. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 12 PM - 1 PM Monday, February 28th, 2022 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Graveside services will be held 2 PM - 3 PM Monday, February 28th, 2022 at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Road 100, Dinuba. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.