Mary Louise Alvarez, 72, passed away in Ennis, Texas, on Friday, February 11, 2022.

Mary was born in Ennis, Texas on July 27, 1949, to Ancelmo and Baudelia (Pena) Alvarez. Mary grew up in Ennis and attended school here.

Mary worked as a seamstress for Leggett and Platt for eight years. Mary provided childcare in her home for many from 1990 to 2017. Mary was a member of the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed playing cards and bingo.  She loved spending time with family and friends and listening to music.

Mary is survived by a daughter, Vanessa Jimenez and husband, Fernando; two grandsons: Jacob Muniz and Ivan Garza; one granddaughter, Miranda Alvarez and partner, Angel Esparza; brothers and sisters: Isabel Olalde and husband, Martin, Paul Alvarez and wife, Connie, Inez Fira and husband, Mario, Dominga Lopez, Mary F. Alvarez, Johnny Alvarez, Felix Alvarez, Ophelia Diaz and husband, Gerardo, Gonzalo Alvarez, Mary D. Alvarez, Virginia Aguilar and husband, Miguel and Alma Sandoval and husband, Humberto; numerous nieces and nephews along with a host of extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.

Mass of the Christian burial will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 10 a.m. in St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church.  Pallbearers will be Michael Alvarez, Brian Gonzalez, Alex Sanchez, Julion Tobar, Crystal Monjaras, Kathline Alvarez, Rocky Fira, Aaron Sandoval and Marty Alvarez.  Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.