Anthony Eugene Alvarado, 45, of Fate, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2026. Born on March 20, 1981, in Baytown, Texas, Anthony was the beloved son of Tony Alvarado and Tammy Whittaker. Throughout his life, he built a reputation for compassion, dedication, and service to others. Anthony was widely known throughout North Texas as a funeral director who helped countless families navigate some of life's most difficult moments. He took immense pride in his profession and consistently went above and beyond in serving those entrusted to his care. His kindness, professionalism, and genuine concern for others left a lasting impact on the families he served and the many colleagues who became lifelong friends. It often seemed that Anthony knew everyone in the funeral service community, and he was respected and admired throughout the industry. Anthony's greatest joy was his family. He cherished every moment spent as a husband and father, and those who knew him witnessed the deep love and devotion he had for his wife and son. His family was the center of his world and his proudest accomplishment. Outside of his professional life, Anthony had a passion for rugby. Known affectionately as "Avocado" by his teammates, he was remembered throughout the rugby community as a constant source of positivity, encouragement, and friendship. His teammates and friends at Dallas Athletic Rugby Club remember him as an outstanding member, teammate, and friend whose presence made every gathering better. Anthony was a devoted Freemason and a member of First United Methodist Church in Rockwall. He also supported his wife and the Dallas Police Department by volunteering with the Assist the Officer program as well as Santa Cops. Anthony is survived by his loving wife, Kristin Alvarado; his son, Ashton Alvarado; parents: Tony Alvarado and Tammy Whittaker; stepfather, Richard Whittaker; stepmother, Kim Alvarado; brother, Andrew Alvarado; step-siblings: Mark Whittaker, Wayne Whittaker, and Vanessa Williams; in-laws: Roger and Kathy King; brother-in-law, Kyle King; sister-in-law, Kaitlyn Bourque; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles; and cousins. He also leaves behind a host of teammates, colleagues, and friends. There will be a memorial service at 11 am on Friday, June 12, 2026, at First United Methodist Church of Rockwall. Anthony's legacy of service, friendship, faith, and love will continue to live on in the countless lives he touched. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to be made to the "Assist the Officer Foundation" through their website: www.atodallas.org Memorial Service Friday, June 12, 2026 11:00 AM First United Methodist Church of Rockwall 1200 E Yellow Jacket Lane Rockwall,Texas 75087