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Maria Alvarez Obituary

Camacho de Álvarez, María Guadalupe "Lupe" Born May 30, 1952 was called home to God on June 3, 2013 after her battle with cancer. Lupe came to Chicago in 1972, convincing her heart, Enrique Álvarez Alcantar to leave their home town of Cd. Hidalgo, Michoacán Mexico and join her. A feisty woman, Lupe believed in education; nothing was too much for her babies. Ary, Vanessa, Mitchell, Chanel and Alex attended private school, no matter how much it cost. Lupe had her own language: a mix of her English, Spanish and Lupe-isms that she passed on to her only granddaughter, A'deena as well. We all know what it means to concher or if it's froggy. Lupe's love for cumbia dancing does not match her love for the singer Juan Gabriel. When he hurt, she hurt, fall and all. This love could be heard while she sang his songs to liven up social gatherings or during Saturday morning cleaning days. No one ever misunderstood her; she was direct by nature, from her teen years of paying her siblings to do her chores to her last moments. Lupe lived her life on her terms. In lieu of flowers, support The National Alliance for Hispanic Health in memorial of Lupe, and designate it to Community Awareness - Preventative Care Fund. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Matthias Church, 2310 W Ainslie, Chicago IL, 60625 on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 1pm.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 11, 2013.

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June 19, 2013

como te extraño Lupis

La Familia Alvarez

Vanessa Alvarez

June 13, 2013

Vanessa Alvarez

June 11, 2013

Camacho de Álvarez, María Guadalupe "Lupe" Born May 30, 1952 was called home to God on June 3, 2013 after her battle with cancer. Lupe came to Chicago in 1972, convincing her heart, Enrique Álvarez Alcantar to leave their home town of Cd. Hidalgo, Michoacán Mexico and join her. A feisty woman, Lupe believed in education; nothing was too much for her babies. Ary, Vanessa, Mitchell, Chanel and Alex attended private school, no matter how much it cost. Lupe had her own language: a mix of her English, Spanish and Lupe-isms that she passed on to her only granddaughter, A'deena as well. We all know what it means to concher or if it's froggy. Lupe's love for cumbia dancing does not match her love for the singer Juan Gabriel. When he hurt, she hurt, fall and all. This love could be heard while she sang his songs to liven up social gatherings or during Saturday morning cleaning days. No one ever misunderstood her; she was direct by nature, from her teen years of paying her siblings to do her chores to her last moments. Lupe lived her life on her terms. In lieu of flowers, support The National Alliance for Hispanic Health in memorial of Lupe, and designate it to Community Awareness - Preventative Care Fund. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Matthias Church, 2310 W Ainslie, Chicago IL, 60625 on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 1pm.

Aura Labatete

June 11, 2013

Chanel-- I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish your family strength and healing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Luis Del Toro

June 11, 2013

My condolences to the entire family my prayers are with you. Though I may only know Mitch I can honestly say that she has raised a good man if his sisters are anything like him she raised wonderful human beings. God be with you always.

June 11, 2013

SIN DUDA ALGUNA , SE QUE SE NOS FUE UNA GRAN MUJER DE LUCHA , UNA MUJER MUY FUERTE Y DE BATALLA MUY DURA , UNA GRAN MADRE, ABUELA, Y ESPOSA, Y COMO ELLA ME LO DECIA SIEMPRE SE ME FUE MY GRAN CUNADA, TE VAMOS A EXTRANAR MUCHO , SE QUE YA ESTAS CON DIOS Y EN EL REGASO DE TUS PADRES Y HERMANOS TU ESTARAS SIEMPRE EN NUESTROS CORAZONES AQUI EN LA TIERRA, PORQUE SOLO SE FUE TU CUERPO, PERO SEGUIRAS SIEMPRE CON NOSOTROS, DESCANSA EN PAZ LUPE.

June 11, 2013

I'm sorry to read about your loss. May you draw close to God and find comfort in reading His word.

Luips con su Hombre

Vanessa A

June 11, 2013

Pedro Gonzalez

June 11, 2013

Prayers and resignation to all the Alvarez familia. #msufriends-mitch

La Familia Alvarez

June 11, 2013

Thank you to all who prayed for our mother, our family. Your faith guides us with every step and day that passes.

Frances Ramirez

June 11, 2013

Alvarez family, My thought and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your mother/wife. I always say Thank God for memories, those memories keep them with you always... may God's loving arms comfort you and give you peace.

Yaresi Lopez

June 11, 2013

Familia Alvarez,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with love and comfort during this difficult time.

Yaresi

June 11, 2013

La muerte se ha llevado su cuerpo, pero su espíritu siempre estará con nosotros, por siempre en nuestros corazones! Dios te recibirá con los brazos abiertos tía! ya estarás con tus papás hermanos. Solo te nos has adelantado pero nos veremos nuevamente. Fam Camacho Rodríguez.

Barbara Khalouf

June 11, 2013

Sending hugs and prayers.

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