Catherine Alvarez, 74 of Olton Texas, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.

Sunday: Visitation will be from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Odessa, TX, in the regular viewing room. Monday: Visitation will be in the chapel from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM. The Rosary will be held from 6:00 PM–7:00 PM recited by Deacon Mike of St Anns. Tuesday: Her Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 September 22, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Odessa, Texas with Father Bernardito Getigan of St. Mary's Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral.

Catherine Alvarez was born in Olton, Texas, to Rosale Hernandez and Josephine Samaniego Hernandez on November 2, 1951. She grew up in Odessa, Texas, where she attended school and graduated from Odessa High School.

Catherine married the love of her life, David G. Alvarez, on February 5, 1972, in Odessa, Texas. Together, they built a loving family and shared many wonderful years together.

Catherine dedicated more than 25 years of her life to caring for and educating children as a Head Start teacher at Chaffin Head Start Center. She touched the lives of countless children and families through her kindness, patience, and dedication to her work.

Catherine is preceded in death by her Husband David G. Alvarez, Granddaughther Katalina Almanza and her Parents, Rosale Hernandez and Josephine Hernandez; her Sisters, Jessie Harris, Victoria Sanchez, Diana Chavez, Yolanda Garcia, and Ellena Ontiveros; and her Brothers, Robert Hernandez and Carlos Hernandez.

Catherine is survived by her son, David Alvarez II, and his wife, Sophia Bernal; her daughter, Emealda Hernandez, and son-in-law, Ruben S. Hernandez Jr.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sebastian Hernandez; Alexander Hernandez; Audrie Hernandez; Tiburcio Almaza; Kiersten Porras; and Harlie Alvarez.

Catherine was blessed with five great-grandchildren: Josiah, Emily, Ezra, and Benjamin Hernandez, and Octavia Almanza. She cherished the time she spent with her family and took great joy in watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow. ❤️ She is also survived by her siblings, Christina Mancha, Frank Hernandez, and Arturo Hernandez.

Catherine enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and baking. She especially loved making her famous biscochos, which were loved and enjoyed by everyone. Her cooking and baking brought people together and created many cherished memories with her family and loved ones. ❤️