Alvaro Muã±Oz, Sr.

Alvaro "Joe" Muñoz, Sr., age 62, of Toledo, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Toledo Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 21, 1957 to Rumaldo and Lucy (Rosalez) Muñoz in Seagoville, Texas. Alvaro was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and The Ohio State Buckeyes. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and cooking. Alvaro loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a member of Latinos United and use to enjoy spending time with his friends there. Alvaro had a great sense of humor that will be missed. His smile, spirit and caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Eristeo Muñoz, Javier Muñoz and Diana Ramirez; sister-in-law, Minerva Muñoz; nephew, Israel Ramirez; and niece, Irma Randolph. Alvaro is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lorraine Muñoz; children, Angela Muñoz, Alvaro R. Muñoz, Jr. and Aileen (Andrew Rometski) Muñoz; grandchildren, Gianna and Emilianna; mother-in-law, Renate Rodriguez; siblings, Dalia (Israel) Espinoza, and Amadeo (Debbie Lizcano) Muñoz, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Patty Muñoz and Karen Muñoz; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 from 2 – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home – Southwest Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo (419-381-1900) with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will begin Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Church, 738 S. St. Clair St., Toledo, OH 43609. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

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