Joaquin Richard Alvarez, III

Joaquin Richard Alvarez III passed away on January 2, 2024.

Joaquin was born on November 7, 1984 in San Francisco, CA to the proud parents of Dorothy Alvarez Cartahena and Joaquin Thomas Alvarez, Jr.

Joaquin is survived by his Mom: Dorothy Alvarez Cartahena

Step Dad: Richard Cartahena; and several Uncles, Tias and Cousins.

Joaquin is preceded in death by his Dad: Joaquin Thomas Alvarez, Jr.; Papa: Joaquin Alvarez, Sr.; Nana: Sophie Alvarez;

Grandma: Jessie Ramirez Carrillo; and Grandpa: Louis Carrillo, Sr.

Joaquin loved spending time with his grandparents with whom he had a special bond and dearly missed!

He was so loved by all of his Uncles, Tias, and Cousins. He was also loved by his babysitters, each of whom took care of him lie a son when Mom started back to work.

Joaquin was a talented musician who found his beginnings into the music world with guitar lessons from his Papa at only 5 years of age, followed soon after by drum lessons with Bob Frediani of Drum World in San Francisco at the young age of 9. Over the years, Joaquin composed several pieces and recorded a select number of unpublished musical works.

From Disneyland to South Lake Tahoe, Joaquin loved family vacations. He also enjoyed weekly bowling nights with his step dad Richard, and especially loved his weekly trips to the cinema with Mom.

Joaquin loved his family and cherished the times he shared with each one-no matter how often, no matter how seldom, no matter how near, no matter how far- he loved them all.

Joaquin was a faithful 49er Fan and an avid follower of WWE.

Joaquin had a love for collecting vinyl records and audio cassette tapes (notably Jazz), all things Snoopy and Charlie Brown as well as Disney related memorabilia, just to name a few.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024, 2-4 pm at Grissom Mortuary, 267 E. Lewelling Bl., San Leandro

Dorothy & Richard invite you for a meal following the viewing at 4:00 pm at Faith Fellowship Church, 577 Manor Bl., San Leandro

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 10:30 am, at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Rd., Colma. Processional to burial site will begin at the Holy Cross Cemetery Office at 10:30 am.

Joaquin will be buried next to his Dad, Joaquin Thomas Alvarez, Jr.

Joaquin, mijo, you are, and will be, missed forever and always by all who loved you. There will be a void without you and a hole in our hearts.

Rest in Peace mijo!