Michael Alvers

Michael (Bro) Alvers passed on 4/16/22 at the young age of 63 with Colleen and Michaela at his side.

Preceded by mom Mary O’Toole, dad Edward Alvers and siblings Mary Maxemin, Ed Alvers and Stephen Smith. Still continuing in his honor are siblings Anne Smith(Stephen),Patricia Hamilton(Mark), Paul Alvers(Donna) and Barbara Bradshaw(Mark), 13 in laws, 30 nieces and nephews, 18 grandnieces and nephews as well as countless friends. A journeyman carpenter who worked for the City and County of San Francisco for 35 yrs. Loyal member of Local 22 Carpenters Union for 40+ yrs as well as a “delegate rep”. Avid diver, proud of his bottom time. Mike loved fishing and was an incredible boatsman. You laughed at the cold. Never enough sea time. Lover of life, Lover of music, King of the “Blues Box”. You will be missed by all of us and we will forever feel your mark on our hearts.

“Bigger than Life”, “Big Mike”, “Gentle Giant” are all the names familiar to us describing you. Feel peace reunited with those who love you and welcome you with open arms. Time will heal us and you are in our hearts forever. We will have that PARTY. My heart is aching as I write this but I guess this is real if you are in the “Irish Sporting Green”. HI-YAH!

Betty was born March 21, 1924 in the Quarry area of Oxford, England, and passed away peacefully in her apartment at the El Cerrito Royale on July 19, 2022. Living through the London Blitz and working as a British “Rosie the Riveter,” it was in Oxford that she met her husband of over 50 years, Edward Rupp, an American G.I. stationed near her home in Headington, England.

Betty was high spirited, vivacious, and full of life during her 98 years with us. She never shrank from a challenge, and arrived in America with her first born before the end of WWII. She made many good friends, cooked many good meals, and had many great hobbies, including winning turns at both bowling and golfing. Betty is survived by four loving children, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Her entire family, especially her daughter Candy and sonin-law Jack, express their great appreciation for the loving care Betty received at the El Cerrito Royale. Following her cremation at Sunset View Mortuary and Cemetery, Betty will rejoin Ed forever at the Riverside National Cemetery.

Rest in Peace, Betty/ Mom/Grandma - we love you and will never forget you!