Consuelo “Connie” Lopez Alvear, 85, of Olmito, Tx entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at her residence. She was born in La Barranca, Los Fresnos, Texas on May 18, 1935.
Consuelo was a lifetime resident of Brownsville and Olmito. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Consuelo was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by her family and friends but by all those fortunate to have known her. Consuelo was best known as “Bebe†to her beloved friends from days gone by. To many many more she was known as “The Avon Lady.†Consuelo started with Avon in 1976. She devoted many enthusiastic years to promoting Avon products, creating a thriving business for herself. She was the recipient of many President’s Club Annual Albee Awards which she gifted to her grand-daughters and nieces prior to her passing. These awards were evidence of how much she truly enjoyed her work. She had multiple opportunities to be promoted within the company. Because of her devotion to her family, she remained at a local level until her retirement in 2016.
While Avon was thriving, Bebe and her husband opened the Olmito Tortilla Factory in March of 1985. Here she was known as “La señora de los tacos†to her customers for whom she took great pride in making home-made, special-order tacos from the fresh tortillas. The business was a labor of love as she was now living in Olmito near her brothers and sisters whom she adored! Bebe retired in 1994 to be the full-time “Grandma Honey†as she was lovingly known to her grandchildren.
Consuelo is preceded in death by her husband Jorge Alvear Sr., son, Ricardo “Ricky” Alvear Sr., her parents: Nicolas Lopez Sr. and Consuelo Garcia Lopez; a sister, Isabel Orozco; and four brothers: Gilberto De Leon Sr., Arturo Lopez, Jose Lopez Sr. and Nicolas Lopez Jr.
Consuelo is survived by four sons: Jorge (Alma) Alvear Jr., Armando, Roberto, and Arnoldo “Ernie” Alvear, Jorge Luis (Norma) Alvear, daughter-in-law, Diana C. Alvear; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers Alfredo (Enedelia) Lopez, Hector (Victoria) Lopez and three sisters Amparo (Juan) Cavazos, Elva (Catarino+) Gracia, Ana (Jesus) Vela along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends who will continue to treasure her memory.
Funeral Home visitation will start at 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home with the recitation of the Holy Rosary scheduled for 6:00 pm. On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 1:30 pm we will proceed to Buena Vista Burial Park from Sunset Funeral Home Parking lot for her final resting place. Limited visitation.
   Serving as Pallbearers: Juan Cavazos Jr., Gilbert De Leon Jr., Jesse Vela, Julian Alvear, Hector Lopez, and Anthony Cavazos.
You may go online to view the obituary, sign the guestbook, and extend your condolences online to Consuelo’s family at www.sunsetmemorialfuneralhome.com Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 350-8485
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Our deepest condolences to the family of Mrs Alvear. She was an amazing lady with a strong faith in GOD. Always pleasant and cordial. They will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rose Guajardo
Thank you to family and friends for your condolences and support.
My deepest condolences to the Alvear family. May you find the strength and solace as you go through this difficult time.
May your mother rest in peace.
Sending our condolences to Bebe’s family.
She was Tuto’s cousin. We have some fond memories of her. She always made us feel welcomed.
May she Rest In Peace.
“Bebe” was a part of our family since as far back into my childhood that I can remember. We were three boys at the time and she was our second Mom! If we were not at home (2 doors down) we were at her home playing with her kids that happened to also be boys about the same age. She expected her boys which included us to behave, be polite and stay out of trouble. The neighborhood was close and most of the Mom’s were part of the Comadre’ communication Network. It was hard to get away with stuff, as our Mom’s usually knew where we were and or how to find us because of this network- there was no internet! I specifically remember that Bebe was always quick to remind us of her expectations which were often re-enforced with a quick swath to our rear or whatever part she could get to as we ran away! Many will miss her as she was a very special person. Our thoughts, prayers and our hearts are with her today and as she goes to visit her Comadre’s. All our Love
Joe
Dear Alvear family, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. The Zepeda family from Bon Aire Lane send their thoughts and prayers your way. May your mom rest in peace and may the memories you hold dear carry you through this difficult time as well as the grace of God. Amen.
Our condolences to all the Alvear and Lopez family may you R.I.P my lifetime friend.
We would like express our most sincere condolences to the family of our lifetime friend, Bebe. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to this sweet lady who brought so much joy to her loving family ,friends and all who had the privilege of knowing her. She left great memories! We are so grateful for all that she contributed to our community especially her recipe for the best tortillas around! Blessings from Susie, Lupita, Mercy, Mary, Alice, Josie and Tony Vela with much Love and respect.
My tia has given my children and I the fondest memories
She always made us feel so special…
She was my inspiration to be a better person
She will be greatly missed
My condolences go out to the Alvear and Lopez family
Rest in peace
Love Clara Kandyce Mercedes and Derrek
The Alvear-Krouse family
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