Frank Louis Alvarado Sr.

Published 12:00 am Thursday, August 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Louis Alvarado Sr. on August 7, 2024, in Mansfield, Texas. 

A private funeral Mass will be held for family at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 5819 W Pleasant Ridge Road, Arlington, Texas 76016. Father Paolo Puccini will be officiating.

Frank was born in New Iberia, Louisiana, on June 4, 1937, to Patrick Londean and Bernice Marie Gachassin Alvarado. After graduating from high school, Frank had a successful career as an International Sales Manager, spanning over 35 years with Halliburton (Otis Engineering). He started his career in New Iberia and later in Midland, Texas, London, England and the United Arab Emirates, leaving behind a lasting impact in his industry. 

Frank enjoyed visiting state parks, lakes, beaches and mountains on camping vacations with his young family. Frank, a naturalist at heart, discovered his passions for gardening, birding, nature photography, hunting, golfing, fishing and grilling for family. While abroad he traveled extensively for business and for pleasure to amazing destinations with Sylvia, who he affectionately referred to near the end of his life as My Angel.

Frank was deeply passionate about his family and leaves behind a legacy of love and commitment. He was a devoted husband for 68 years to his high school sweetheart Sylvia Ann Broussard Alvarado and a cherished father to Francesca Thibodeaux (husband David), Frank Alvarado Jr. (wife Amanda), Alison Mackey (husband Craig), Michael Alvarado (wife Joanna) and Monica Alvarado. He was also a very proud grandfather to 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

His legacy will live on through his surviving siblings Patsy Lennie, Dolores Alvarado and Jennifer Manuel as well as his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous friends. 

Frank was preceded in death by his parents Patrick Londean and Bernice Marie Alvarado, and his sister Ramona Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you consider a donation in Frank’s honor and memory to the Disabled American Veterans or to Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 201 Dalton Circle, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657. 

May his kind soul rest in peace and his memory forever live on in our hearts.