Luis Raul Alvelais Obituary in Fremont at Fremont Chapel Of The Roses

Luis Raul Alvelais

8/12/1941 - 5/2/2016

Obituary For Luis Raul Alvelais

After a lengthy illness, Luis R. Alvelais passed away on May 2nd, 2016. He was 74. Luis was born in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1941. He emigrated to the U.S. at the age of three. He attended Saint Mary’s College of California, California State University East Bay, San Jose State University, and Vanderbilt University. Luis retired from Fremont Unified School District in 2001 after a thirty-three year career. He taught Spanish, French, and Portuguese at Washington High School, served as the district English as a Second Language Specialist, was principal of Joseph Azevada Elementary School, and was Assistant Director, then Director of Federal and State Projects prior to his retirement in 2001. As an early member of Fremont Unified School District Teachers Association, he helped negotiate the district’s first and second labor contracts. Luis served in the U.S. Infantry during the Vietnam era, earning the Army Commendation Medal. He held a second degree black belt in karate, studied tai chi, aikido, and was an avid fisherman. He was a proud member of the Mission Peak Fly Anglers Association. Luis is survived by his beloved wife Antonieta “Toni” (Castro) Alvelais who animated his life for more than fifty years; their children: Mara Baeza, and Luis Alvelais; five grandchildren: Anthony, Amber, Luis, Oscar, and Isabella; and one great grandchild, Ayana. All of whom he loved dearly. He also leaves three brothers: Leo, Michael, and Robert; and one sister, Amy. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Emilia (CarreÃ³n) Alvelais, and his father, Leo J. Alvelais.

A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals On Wheels in Fremont, CA.

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Great friend, great father, husband, and human being. We love you and will miss you. John and Lynn Robarge

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