Eva Alvarez

It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the news of the passing of our beloved Eva Alvarez on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital at the age of 89.

She leaves behind beautiful memories and a lasting legacy. Eva lived a full and beautiful life. She loved her family. Eva enjoyed cooking for those she loved while listening to Spanish ballads and trio music. She would sway and smile while making sure you were fed (overfed). Eva had a unique sense of humor, which made those around her laugh and smile. She enjoyed walks through the rose garden and Lakeview beach followed by ice-cream treats with her family. Eva was compassionate and giving when hearing others were in need and made sure to do what she could to bring them comfort. She will be missed but remembered fondly.

Eva was born on April 8, 1935, in Corozal, Puerto Rico, and moved to Lorain in 1957. She was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain and enjoyed yardwork, thrifting, knitting, and crocheting.

Eva worked as a housekeeper at the former Lorain Community Hospital for 27 years, retiring in 2000.

Surviving is her son, Juan Ramon (Mary) Santiago of Lorain; daughters Eva Luz (Hector) Otero and Nilda Ruth (Melvin deceased) Ramos, both of Lorain; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; sisters Juanita, Elvira, and Constanza, all of Puerto Rico, and Nydia Diaz, of Chicago; and a brother, Cesar Alicea, of Puerto Rico; and many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Jose Alicea, sisters, Georgina "Geor" Gracia and Carmen Burgos; and parents, Leonides and Mariana (nee Alvarez) Alicea.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Dovin Funeral and Cremation Specialists, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of mass at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Rev. William Thaden, pastor, will officiate. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. To send the family online condolences, go to www.dovinfcs.com.