January 4, 1930 - January 1, 2023

Our beloved Theresa Alvarez passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023.

She is survived by her caring and loving children Carl Alvarez (wife Sue Alvarez), Joan Alvarez Brooker (husband Rudy Brooker), Jenny Alvarez Vining (husband William Vining).

Theresa was predeceased by her late ex-husband Vernon Joseph Alvarez, and two sons Glenroy Alvarez and Calvin Alvarez (wife Coco Alvarez) .

Theresa was the matriarch of our family and lived in unwavering faith.

She will always shine bright like a candle in all of our hearts. She was known to her community as a nurturing mother to all, a wonderful homemaker, and amazing home childcare provider. Her door always remained open to family, strangers, and those in need.

Theresa’s love, legacy, memories, and values still live through her children, grandchildren (16), great-grandchildren (21), and loving sister Louise Calliste Dyette and son Jefferson Dyette. Grandchildren: Denise, Joey, Jason, Craig, Rianna, Melonie, Aisha, Andre, Tamara, Westley, Keyette, Calvin, Patrina, Shylo, Kevin, Michael. Great-grandchildren: Jewell, Jayden, Keyara, Keyvon, D’andre, Angel, Starlet, Calvin the 3rd, Marshall, Amaya, Tanesia, Taya, Talina, Janaia, Tyannah, Trevone, Haven, Moziah, Sophia, Kevin, Mikayrah.

Arrangements entrusted with SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING .