Gustavo Anthony Alvarez was born January 17, 1931 in Lemon Grove, California. He lived in Lemon Grove with his mother Francisca, father, Guadalupe and nine siblings. He had 5 brothers and 4 Sisters. He served in the Army from 1-24-1949 to 7-6-1952. He served in the Korean War as a combat medic. He received a Silver Service Star and Combat Medical Badge. He served in the Army National Guard from 7-29-1963 to 7-28-1966. He married Nancy Garibay June 20, 1953. Gustavo and Nancy had 4 children, Henry, Priscilla, Rick and Michael. Gustavo has 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He worked for the United Post Office for over 30 years. He was active in the VFW and the Nights of Columbus at St. John of The Cross in Lemon Grove. Gustavo is preceded in death by his mother, father, his wife, Nancy, 4 brothers, 2 sisters and granddaughter Alexis.