Michael Robert Alvarez

On Sunday July 24, 2022, Michael Robert Alvarez, joined our creator at the age of 56. He spent the last weeks of his life at his home, where he was surrounded by his family and friends who loved Michael dearly. Those who knew Michael knew his love for his wife, family and his photography. He is kind hearted, fun, loving, great energy, he loved his passion, he loved life, he loved laughing and having fun. He inspired and touched a lot of peoples lives in the Arts, Parks, school and his dedication to serve in the church. He is hard working , always willing to help whether it’s photography or serving the community. Michael was born in February 8, 1966 to Robert Alvarez and Elizabeth Marie Alvarez in Gardena, Ca. He is preceded in death by his dad Robert Alvarez, father in law Florentino Teves, granny Jean Marie Lynch and cousin Thomas Eugene “Tommy” Christensen. Michael is survived by his loving wife Lyn Mae, mother Elizabeth Marie Alvarez, mother in law Rebecca Teves, sister Lisa Torres (Gabe Torres), niece Samantha Marie Torres (Abel Ibarra), great grandson Samuel Abel Torres Ibarra, nephew Nico Torres, Aunt Cathy Chapman, cousin Jeannie “Chickie” Marie White, Russell Christensen, nephew Andrew Christensen. Michael is also survived by her brothers in law Oliver Teves & family, John Paul Jeremiah Teves & family and Timothy Joseph Teves & family , as well as Michael’s brother and sisters on the Alvarez side Paul, Kathy and Krista and their families. Funeral Service will be on Aug. 6, 2022 at 11:30 am at St Mary’s church in Visalia. Graveside service will be private at Exeter District Cemetery.