Rudy Alvarado, age 76, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 19, 2021. Born December 15,1944 in San Marcos, Texas to Ishmael and Juana Alvarado. He attended and graduated from the Job Corps at Gary Training Center in San Marcos. During this time, he began playing baseball and pitched for the Gary Baseball Team. He then served in the United States Army Reserve for four years. He was married 53 years to Rita and they had three daughters. Living in Mineral Wells, he pitched for the local baseball team, the Falcons. His performance was written in local newspapers as a star pitcher. He spent most of his professional years as a welder. On December 12, 2001, he ran and carried the Olympic torch through the streets of Arlington, Texas. Being one to never sit still, he spent much of his time running, drawing, reading, and listening to music with his family. He felt music soothed the soul. His faithful companion, Bart was always close to his side. Their bond could never be broken. He lived a simple life and was always recognized as a kind and quiet man. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, December 18th at 1PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rita, parents, sister, and Bart. Survivors include his daughters, Magdaline Harris and husband Jeff of Edmond, Oklahoma; Tina Alvarado and husband Jack Crouch of Mineral Wells, Texas; S. Porter and husband; grandchildren; Jordyn and Jason Harris, Isabella Alvarado, Ralena and Jacob Porter; and family in Texas.