Enrique "Henry" Alvarez went to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2013. Henry was born on May 21, 1928 in Lordsburg, New Mexico to the late Felipe and Maria Montes Alvarez. Henry was on the school board in Lordsburg, New Mexico for 7 years where he also served as president. Henry was an active member of L.U.L.A.C. of Lordsburg. Henry served his country in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division.Henry was retired from Conoco/Phillips and was a security guard at STP. Henry loved to paint , giving the paintings to family members. Henry also loved wood-working, carving numerous things for family and friends. Henry is survived by his wife of 57 years Frances Alvarez; by his children, Anna Marie Ybarra & husband Oscar, Edmund Alvarez & wife Ofelia, Diana Teresa Cordoba & husband Greg, Angela Cleland & husband Michael; 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and other family members. Preceded in death by his parents, son, Enrique, Jr., 2 brothers Antonio Alvarez and Trinida Esquivel; sister, Esperanza Lopez. Mass of the Resurrection will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Sept. 3rd at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Monsignor Gerry Cernoch celebrant. Visitation will be Monday from 1:00-8:00P.m. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Tx. 75231.