Anthony Alvarado, 14, of China Spring, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 20, 2024 due to injuries sustained in an ATV accident.
Celebration of Life Service: 2PM Saturday, July 27 at China Spring High School Gymnasium
Anthony was born November 3, 2009 in Waco. He attended China Spring Schools and was a member of the in-coming China Spring Freshmen Class. Anthony was all about basketball; basketball was definitely his passion. Not only did he play at China Spring but also played for Destined for Greatness, an AAU basketball organization. Anthony was known amongst his teammates as having the “best shot.” He also loved attending Dallas Mavericks games. He was also an Honor Roll student.
If you knew Anthony, you can certainly attest to a few of these traits: he loved Raisin’ Canes! If he could, Anthony would have it for every meal! (Hope they don’t go out of business now!) He had a great sense of humor and was loved by everyone; just a great person to be around- and to feel close too. He also loved the beach and Colorado.
Anthony was a Type 1 Diabetic (a T1D warrior in the Diabetic world) diagnosed at the age of nine. He had been a Diabetic Scholarship Recipient of Bacon Bash. “Bear” as Anthony was known to his mom, says that Bear was a very much-loved big brother and role model for Jaydan.
He was preceded in death by his namesake grandfather, Juan Alvarado, Sr.; and great grandparents, Bertha Cavazos, Donny Gustafson, and Donald Caughron.
Survivors include parents, Tiffany and Aaron Rodriguez, and Tony Alvarado; brother, Jaydan Rodriguez; grandparents, Dee “Nani” Pickett and Scott Turner, Raul “PoPo” Cavazos, and Rosa Maria Devora Tremillo; great grandparents, Dian Caughron, and Delfido Cavazos.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Anthony Alvarado “Ants Memorial” Basketball Scholarship Fund, c/o Tiffany Rodriguez at First National Bank of Central Texas or JDRF Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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Anthony was the best cousin ever I could ask for I will always remember and miss him
Anthony was the best classmate ever I could ask for I will always remember and miss him. I love and miss you everyday, Anthony. You were and will always be my bestest friend. You were such an amazing person and truly the kindest to everyone. God took you far too soon and in the most unexpected way. We take the greatest people for granted but then you never know when they won’t be here anymore, such as Anthony. Everyone loved him so much and he was always the best. My whole family loved him and he was always so kind to them all. You will be very missed but very loved. I miss you so much Anthony. Fly high sweet angel 🕊️💔I miss you so much Anthony, you were so kind and just a great person to be around. You’re so loved and forever will be missed
I love and miss you everyday, Anthony. You were and will always be my bestest friend. You were such an amazing person and truly the kindest to everyone. God took you far too soon and in the most unexpected way. We take the greatest people for granted but then you never know when they won’t be here anymore, such as Anthony. Everyone loved him so much and he was always the best. My whole family loved him and he was always so kind to them all. You will be very missed but very loved. I miss you so much Anthony. Fly high sweet angel 🕊️💔
I do not know you but Lord Jesus my heart and prayers are with you all. Sometimes I just don’t understand why God does this because I lost my daughter 2 yrs ago and still haven’t gotten an answer. God bless you
I didn’t know Anthony,but I ran across his obituary and wanted to offer my condolences. I’m sending prayers to you and your family 🙏💞🙏. Till we meet again 🪽🕊️🪽
My thoughts and prayers are with the family!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. big hugs
I don’t know him but I am praying for God to bring peace and comfort to the family 🙏
I miss you so much Anthony, you were so kind and just a great person to be around. You’re so loved and forever will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. 🙏 Prayers for all his family and friends.
Anthony was a good friend to my daughter and they have known each other for many years. He will be terribly missed! Every time I met him he was always respectful and over all a very happy kid growing into a great young man. I pray for all of his family and friends that are going through this very difficult time and loss. He was taken way too soon!!
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
You will always remain in our hearts. Love you baby boy. Uncle Del
I don’t know this kid but I came across his obituary I pray for his family
No matter who you are where you are or that we have never met. Our family also feels the pain of your loss.
May God bless each of you because he has already Blessed Anthony with the greatest of gifts of a eternal heavenly home.
Our prayers are with you
I miss you everyday day Anthony. I’m so glad that we became close because you were one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. I’m gonna miss talking to you every day. This was all so unexpected and too soon, but you’re in a better place now. Rest easy Ant. 💙
I’m so sorry for your family’s great loss. Treasured 14 years I’m sure, but have no doubt the loss is more than great. Please know I will be praying for each of you, for continued strength, endurance and more. Please give your thoughts to God, for he listens, I promise. I’ve always enjoyed seeing him grow up online, and will be missed so much by all. Sending love and hugs.
So sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Anthony but my granddaughter was a classmate at Chinaspring. Your family is in my prayers.
Del, my condolences to you and your family. 🙏
Thank you Andres
Anthony I’m lost for words and totally heartbroken I’m so forever grateful for the fun memories I have with you. You have left a lasting mark on each and everyone that knew you and you will be greatly missed but never forgotten. No matter what you will always be my little man!!💕
Anthony will forever be missed. He was an amazing kid. Every time him & Gianna were on the phone, he would make Gianna come out and tell me that he said “hello.” He always talked on the phone with my 3 year old daughter and always asked about her. Gianna loved him so much and she is going to miss him a lot. My heart goes out to Tiffany, their family, and all of Anthony’s friends. He will never be forgotten. ❤️
Definitely someone who lit up every room he walked into, and someone who was an easy person to miss after hanging out. Forever will love and miss you, while cherishing every moment and memory we made. Thank you for being my bestfriend and a shoulder to cry on. I know you would want me to live my life as best as I can instead of reminiscing what happened on July 20th. Thank you for showing me your world, letting me meet your family, and being a respectful kid to my family. Theres so many things I want to say but don’t know how to put it into words as-well as so many emotions i’ve never felt before. May God bless your family and help everyone get through this tough time, I love you always and forever ant 💕 LLA 🕊️
So sorry to hear of Anthony passing. Our condolences go out to you, Del. I am lifting you and the family up in prayer, may God give you comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time.
Mi niño hermoso, my forever “baby A”, te amo y extraño muchísimo. Tia Yadi loves you forever and always my handsome boy.
It’s been some time since 7/20/24 but it still feels like yesterday… we were the most unexpected duo but we became friends in a heartbeat. You knew me better than I knew myself, you were always there through thick and thin. Either we wanted to laugh or we needed advice you were my go-to person for everything and anything. When you walked into a room I instantly got happy and had a smile on my face from ear to ear. Your love for basketball changed my world Ant. God took you for too soon but its the things you love most that you appreciate when their gone and Lord knew I needed you Ant. I really needed you. Tomorrow will be two months without you… I still cant wrap my head around the fact that you gone. I don’t think I’ll ever accept it. If only I could’ve said goodbye… ilysm Juan Anthony Alvarado. LLA. You will not be forgotten.