Gilbert DeJohn Alvarez

Gilbert DeJohn Alvarez, 90 years old, lifelong resident of Port Arthur, TX and lifelong Cowboys fan, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017. Gilbert was born October 1, 1926 to loving parents Mary DeJohn Alvarez and Ben Alvarez. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1944 and joined the U.S Army and served his country during WWII. He then was employed by Texaco refinery and retired after 42 years of service. Gilbert was a member of many organization including The American Italian Club and Los Amigos. He was a devoted little league baseball coach for many years and he loved to volunteer for political campaigns. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Frank Alvarez and his wife Lorna Alvarez, Angelo Alvarez, Rosa Alvarez, Virginia Latiolais, and his daughter in law Lisa Armstrong Alvarez. He is survived by his loving wife Josephine, his children: Rosemarie, Gilbert, and Steve. He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Darrick, Corey, Adam, Michael, Ashley, Rebekka, and Gabriela. As well as his brother in-law Hardy Latiolais and many nieces and nephews, who are left to cherish his memory forever. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 17, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port Arthur with Reverend Kevin Badeaux officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.