Rafael Valdez Alvarado

Rafael Valdez Alvarado, 79, of Winnie, died Saturday, October 5, 2024. He was born June 4, 1945, in Durango, Mexico, to Maria Antonia Valdez Gonzales and Rafael Alvarado Escajeda.

Rafael lived in Winnie since the mid 70’s and was married to his wife, Nancy, until she went to be with the Lord in 2008. He has worked on farms, in construction, worked in the rice fields of Winnie and Hamshire and in various oil and gas companies throughout his time. His last 15 years he spent with Premiere, Inc. and retired from there. Some activities he enjoyed were fishing, barbecuing, helping others around Winnie with various jobs, being with friends, volunteering at the Rice Festival and being a member of the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed spending time adoring his grandchildren and being with his nieces and nephews in Winnie.

Survivors include his son, Matt Alvarado and wife, Blair; stepson, Mitchel Royer and wife, Natalyn; grandchildren, Jacqueline Alvarado and Jarah Alvarado; step grandchildren, Casey Royer, Elizabeth Royer, Christian Duraso, and Dakota Duraso; five great step grandchildren, and sisters, Juana Alvarado Valdez and Berta Alvarado Valdez.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Alvarado; parents; and sisters, Carmen Alvarado Soto and Luz Alvarado Soto.

A gathering of Mr. Alvarado’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.