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Gloria Angie Alvarez, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at age 72 in Hanford, California.
Born on April 4, 1953, in Hanford, to George Miranda and Lilly Aguirre. Gloria lived a full and memorable life. She enjoyed watching movies, playing bingo, dancing, spending time with friends and family and enjoying coffee with her husband. She is known for her contagious smile, laughter and beautiful aura.
Gloria is survived by her husband Ralph Alvarez Jr., Daughters Sophia Apodaca, Yvonne Beuster, Yvette Cason and Son, Ralph Alvarez III, Daughter N Law Elaine Alvarez, Son N Law’s Joshua Beuster and Eric Cason, Grandchildren Larry Cancio, Marissa Escalera, Vanessa Rivera, Ralph Alvarez IV, Ricky Alvarez, Joshua Beuster Jr., Raymond Alvarez, Fredericko Rivera, Realeene Alvarez, Jalissa Cason, Eric Jr. Cason, Alyssa Desoto, Roman Alvarez, Eli Cason and 7 Great Grandkids with 2 on the way.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:00 – 4:00 at Whitehurst-McNamara F.S. – 100 W. Bush St., Hanford, CA 93230. You may send flowers, plants or cards to Whitehurst-McNamara.
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