RICHARD ALVA Richard Alva, 39, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at a local hospital. Mr. Alva was born in Crystal Lake Illinois, and had been a lifelong resident of Laredo. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Fidel and Aurora Flores and by his paternal grandfather Pedro Alva. He is survived by his two children: Austin Alva and Samantha Alva. His parents Eusebio and Maria Gloria Alva. His paternal grandmother: Julia Alva. Sister: Diana (Felix) Gregorio. Three nephews Eric, Brendan and Johathan Mendez. Cousin; Imelda (Joel) Ortega and Rudy Alva Numerous uncles, aunts, cousins numerous other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2011 from 4 to 9 p.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hernandez-Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. at San Bernardo Ave. Funeral services will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2011 departing from the funeral home chapel. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. at San Luis Rey Catholic Church. Committal services and interment will then follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.