Petra Alvarez Farias

Petra Alvarez Farias was born on July 24, 1915, in Brownsville, Texas, third oldest of nine children. She was ninetyfive years old. She was known as the matriarch of the Alvarez family and was revered and respected by all who knew her.

Petras parents, Francisco Alvarez and Vicenta Gonzalez Alvarez opened La Union General Store at 13th and Tyler St. in the 1920s later the store was known as Alvarez Sons, with the family residing above the business. The residence and store now house the Good Neighbor Settlement House. Petra was proficient with financial transactions assisting her father with accounting. Up until recently, she would scan all sales receipts for their accuracy.

Petra was the loving and devoted wife of Daniel V. Farias, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage and who preceded her in death. She was the great woman behind the man. Together they shared a wonderful life with their daughters, Dora Luz Farias Cackley and Delia Farias Coy of Brownsville. Petras lifelong passion was her garden which was admired by all. Petra, a devout Catholic throughout her life was a parishioner of St. Marys Church.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Francisco and Vicenta Alvarez her husband, Daniel V. Farias her sister, Maria del Refugio Cuca Gonzalez and 6 brothers: Juan Alvarez, Roman Alvarez, Luis Alvarez, Frank Alvarez, Robert Alvarez, and Raul Alvarez.

Surviving Petra are her daughters, Dora Bob Cackley and Delia Emilio Coy her brother, Gilbert Alvarez her grandchildren: Robert Luisa Cackley, Marisa Alex Muoz, Alexa Coy and Daniel Coy five greatgrandsons: Kass and Keaton Cackley, Colton and Cameron Muoz, and Jared Coy who were the joy of her life. Petra is also survived by several of her sistersinlaw, many nieces and nephews and their children who all affectionately called her Tia Pete.

Special thanks go to Maria Sosa and Ofelia Galvan who were her wonderful and thoughtful caregivers for many years.

Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 and continue through 9 p.m. with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening in the East Chapel at DarlingMouser Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Resurrection will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at St. Marys Catholic Church, 1914 Barnard Rd. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

James Alvarez, Frank Alvarez, George Alvarez, David Alvarez, Gilbert Salinas, and Rolando Salinas are honored to be serving as Petras pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Gilbert Alvarez, Joe Hinojosa, Joe Hinojosa Jr., and Joe Gutierrez.

Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
3 to 9 p.m.

Service

Rosary

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Resurrection

St. Mary Mother of the Church
1944 Barnard Road
Brownsville, TX  78520
Thursday, October 28, 2010
11 a.m.

Cemetery

Buena Vista Burial Park
5 McDavitt Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78521