Richard D. Alvarez passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the age of 78. He shared 45 of those years with his beloved wife, the late Nina Jones Alvarez, formerly of Vicksburg. He was the son of the late Edmund P. Alvarez and Victoria Lastenia Alvarez and was a resident of Metairie, La., for over 50 years.

He was also preceded in death by brothers, Louis E. Alvarez and Ralph J. Alvarez; and sister, Argelia “Argie” Alvarez Bergeron.

He is survived by three sons, Richard Alvarez and wife Karen of Tupelo, Mark Alvarez and wife Sally of Mandeville, La., and Patrick Alvarez of Metairie; and one daughter, Jeanne Moore and husband Earle of Senatobia. He also leaves eight grandchildren, Bridges Alvarez, Fuller Alvarez, Mallory Alvarez, Max Alvarez, Joel Alvarez, Matthew Moore, Taylor Moore and Drew Alvarez.

Richard graduated from Louisiana State University. He was an Infantry Unit Commander and paratrooper with the U.S. Army. He also served as a captain in the Louisiana National Guard. He graduated from Tulane Law School and was recently honored for 50 years of service by the Louisiana Bar Association.

Richard loved playing golf and, for many years, he enjoyed a weekly golf match with his longstanding group. They and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends will deeply miss his easy-going disposition and his always present sense of humor.

Interment services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Monsignor Patrick Farrell, pastor of St. Paul Catholic Church, officiating