Stefana G. Alvarez

Stefana “Stef” G. Alvarez of Waukesha passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 79. She was born in Pewaukee on February 1, 1942 the daughter of Joseph and Virginia (nee Green) Cotton. Stefana lived life simply and was comfortable at home, but occasionally enjoyed a trip to the casino. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.

She will be sadly missed by her children, Thomas (Lisa Albritton) Alvarez, Ronald (Jennifer Neary) Alvarez, Robert Alvarez, Rosie (Jimmy) Medina and Anna (Jason) Cleveland; her grandchildren, Julia and Julio Alvarez IV, Ryan (Whitney) Paetow, Andrew Albritton, Courtney (Jesse) Nelson, Lindsay Alvarez, Thomas (Julie) Alvarez, Michael Alvarez, Jolean, Jimmy, and Jenna Medina and Justine Cleveland; and great-grandchildren, Anna Vae, Jesse and Olivia Paetow, Amelianna Alvarez, Luka Alvarez and Mya Rose Cleveland. She is further survived by her brothers and sisters, Judy Medina, Donna Moede, Karen (Butch) Jones, Mike Cotton and Joe (Vicki) Cotton along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son Julio “Chubby” Alvarez.

Honoring Stefana’s wishes, services will be private for the immediate family.