Emeterio 'Emet' Alvarez, of Castroville, passed away at his home surrounded by family, on November 21, 2023 at the age of 63. He was born January 20, 1960 in Jaumave, Mexico one of eleven children born to Andres Alvarez and Maria de Jesus Perez Alvarez.

On March 3, 2001, Emet married Rachel Zapata at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Emet and Rachel moved to Castroville and are members of St. Louis Catholic Church.

Emet was a taxidermist and owned China Grove Taxidermy. He was a taxdermist for forty-two years in China Grove and Castroville.

Emet's loving nature and quiet fortitude is what gives us strength. He gently molded his legacy and continues to inspire us all. He was hardworking and loved God, his family, and the United States of America.

Survivors include his wife, Rachel Alvarez of Castroville; children, Danielle Bombek (Mike) of Castroville, Joseph De La Cruz of San Antonio, Jean Michael Alvarez of San Antonio and Vincent De La Cruz of Sanger; grandchildren, Melakye Alvarez, Isaiah Alvarez, Jean Michael Alvarez, Jr., Samuel Alvarez, Elias Bombek, Aniela Bombek, Marietta Bombek, and Jude De La Cruz; sisters, Odilia, Juana and Nereyda; brothers, Eleazar, Armando, Ruben and Jesus; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Emeterio was preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Maria de Jesus Alvarez; one sister and two brothers.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Castroville, Texas. Lunch reception to follow burial. Everyone is welcome. Schattenbol at DeCock Farm. 2374 US-90 E

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com