Carmen Alvarado was born on May 27, 1936 in San Gabriel California. She died March 22, 2019.

Carmen joins her six brothers and leaves behind her children, Paul Alvarado (Mary), Andy Alvarado (June), Nadine Alvarado Hensley (Robert), Ana Hauparoa (Santos), Bennie Alvarado (Gil), Anthony Alvarado, Wayne Alvarado (Jaquetta), three other daughters, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also leaves behind Pooches and Freckles her beloved dogs.

Carmen was an artist and an intellect who loved to read about history and politics.She would acknowledge and recognize people from all walks of life loving them unconditionally.  Carmen was authentic and lived her life unapologetically, and held family and friends in her heart.

Donations in her name can be made to RezQ Dogs, PO Box 8, Dodson  MT, 59524 or on Facebook: RezQ Dogs, a non profit organization. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Carmen's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com.