Esther Jenny Alvarado

Esther Jenny Lovato Alvarado, 84, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. She was born on November 19, 1940, in Saguache, Colorado, and grew up especially close to her younger sister, Sally Jiron, while being lovingly raised by their grandparents. Family was always at the center of her life, and she cherished her beautiful nephew and two nieces, Anthony, Connie, and Brenda — with Brenda also holding a very special place in her heart as her goddaughter.

Esther married her first husband, Thomas Lovato, and together they made their home in Silverton, Colorado, where they raised three children: Thomas, Valerie, and Jerry Lovato. After the tragic passing of her husband in a mining accident, Esther returned to Montrose, where she later met Thomas Rudy Alvarado. With Rudy, she was blessed with three more children: DeWayne, Darrell, and Yolanda Alvarado.

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Esther was known for her selflessness and the way she always put others first. Her greatest joy came from her family, and she poured her love into raising and supporting not only her children but also her grandchildren. She shared a special bond with her grandchildren Jenny, Jacob, Josh, Tommy, and Jeremy, and lovingly raised her granddaughter Charlotte as her own. She was a source of leadership, encouragement, and unconditional love for her granddaughter Bryanna, always guiding her to grow into the wonderful individual she is today. Esther also dearly loved her grandchildren Daniel, Sarah Jane, and Brandon, cherishing time with them and inspiring them in ways that helped shape their lives.

Her love and devotion extended to her great-grandchildren, who brought her endless joy. She especially cherished time with Colter and Ezrae, celebrating the blessing of seeing her legacy continue into a new generation.

Esther loved to travel and was blessed to see the world, visiting places such as South Korea, Hawaii, Germany, and New York. She also enjoyed gambling and had a lifelong passion for bowling. She excelled on the lanes, often scoring over 200, winning trophies, and even prize money for her remarkable talent.

Above all, Esther will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her kindness, generosity, and devotion never wavered. She was her family’s biggest fan, and her legacy of love will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Rudy Alvarado; her children, Thomas Lovato, Valerie Lovato, DeWayne Alvarado, Darrell Alvarado, and Yolanda Alvarado; her sister, Sally Jiron; her beloved nieces and nephew, Anthony, Connie, and Brenda; her grandchildren, Jenny, Jacob, Josh, Tommy, Jeremy, Charlotte, Bryanna, Sarah Jane, and Brandon; and her great-grandchildren, Colter and Ezrae. She was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Lovato, Randy and Julia Alvarado and her Grandson Danny Alvarado.

A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Crippin Funeral Home in Montrose, Colorado.

A Funeral Mass will follow on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Montrose, CO followed by a Committal Service at Grand View Cemetery, Montrose, Colorado.