Dr. Alejandro “Alex” Alvarez, 52 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was born March 3, 1973, in Mesa, AZ to Alejandro Alvarez and Elsa Nunez. Alex earned his mechanical engineering degree from Illinois Institute of Technology and his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School. He proudly served in the United States Navy as a US Navy Flight Surgeon during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and achieved the rank of Lieutenant. Alex made his career as a Family Medicine Doctor with Northwest Health in LaPorte for many years. He took great pride in serving his patients with care to the best of his ability.
Alex was a family man who loved to spend time with his sons going on fishing trips and to Comic-Con. He enjoyed cheering for the Chicago Bears and White Sox, vacationing with family, and having a meal at his favorite restaurants, Ricobene’s in Chicago, Tee Pee Mexican Food in Arizona, and Whataburger in Texas. Many will remember Alex for his fun sense of humor, and classic catch phrase, “Yeah, Man.” Alex was a great man who will be warmly remembered for the ways he made the world a better place. He will be dearly missed by those who were lucky enough to know him.
On July 2, 2004, at the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV, Alex married the love of his life, Valerie Saltanovitz, who survives, along with their sons: Anthony and Zachary; mother, Elsa Nunez; father, Alejandro Alvarez; sister, Angie (Ron) Wallace; and many loving extended family members, friends, co-workers, and patients. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers: Aurora Gonzalez, and Blanca Nunez.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a time of sharing at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to wear your Chicago Bears or Chicago White Sox gear to the visitation on Friday in honor of Alex’s love of the teams. The funeral service will begin on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with additional visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Click here to watch the recorded Funeral Service and Time of Sharing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Alex’s name to Wounded Warrior Project or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Please send your favorite memories or photos of Alex to the family at InMemoryOfDrAlvarez@gmail.com
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My prayers are with your family during this tragic time. Dr. Alvarez was not only a great physician to work with he was an amazing human being. I will forever remember all the times I've had with him. Rest in peace! -Kayla Ritenour
Our sincere heartfelt thoughts to the entire family. -Rich & Ann Pearson
My condolences to his family. He was so nice to my mom. Prayers, -Kim Stevens
Dr. Alvarez was an amazing guy. He was my Dr for years. He will definitely be missed. -Brittany Hagan
I’m so glad and thankful that we had such a beautiful Christmas Eve together with Alex and Valerie and the boys. I will hold on to that beautiful memory. God bless you cousin. Smile down on us. Forever in our hearts. -Enid Moreno
The most dedicated, professional and friendliest doctor and person I have ever met A “real” person. His sincere feelings towards my husband and myself while my husband was battling Alzheimer’s was unprecedented. His words were comforting after my husband’s death. Under his care as a doctor I knew he was on everything regarding any concern I had. He “listened”. I will miss you Dr. Alvarez. Rest in peace. -Janice Stroud
I am so glad my visit with you Saturday gave you some Peace with your tragic loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. -Dr.& Mrs. John Taylor
Alex was such a joyful soul. Its been more than 20 years since I last saw him. It may even have been at his and Valeries wedding. Alex was so fun and warm and true. I remember driving him around Detroit to find a barber he felt was skilled to do a low taper fade. We were not in a good neighborhood, I think I waited in the car. He will be missed by so many. -Jessica Ransom
Deepest condolences and with overwhelming sympathy for Alex's family, loving wife and sons. They were his world and he will forever be in all our hearts. -Linda Banks
My sincere condolences to his family and friends, and loved ones . Dr. ALex was a wonderful man and a doctor. He was on top of everything and he listened and guided me through some very difficult times and lots of things were going wrong. He was very thorough and probably saved my life. Heaven has truly gained a wonderful angel and thank you for your time of service in the Navy. You will be missed by thousands of people your life has touched so many God bless your family. -Susan L Rowles
My thoughts & prayers go out to his family & friends-I moved here 4 years ago & the impact he's made on me in these 4 years is immense-I will miss his smile, his spirit & his zest for life-I know he made mine better-May God wrap his arms around you & welcome you home. -Darlene Riedel
The laughs we had the knowledge you shared with me will never be forgotten I jumped on every opportunity to work with you. Sending prayers to your entire family. -Dawn P
He was my doctor for the last few years and I was so happy to finally find a Doctor Who listened to his patients. He was understanding, funny with a wicked sense of humor! He will be missed by so many. -Becky Santana
Dr. Alvarez I pray for your rest in peace. You will be missed. Thank you for your service. I will miss your laughs. -Michelle R Jackson
Oh it is very sad to hear the son of my good friend has passed away. Condolences to the family and may God put His loving peace around you all during this time of grief. -Arlis Johndon
So sorry for your loss. He was my doctor and he was very kind and caring every time I saw him. I will miss him as well as so many patients that relied on his care. -Joseph and Lucy Abene
Dr. Alvarez has been my GP the last 4 years and I loved my appts with him. He's always been so friendly, funny and very helpful in his diagnosis. He was a great guy and he will definitely be missed. My condolences to his family, keeping you in my prayers. -Elizabeth Paz
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Alvarez’s passing. My sincerest sympathy to his family. He was a great doctor and a wonderful man. I will remember his awesome sense of humor and his infectious smile. Go Bears! -Terry Wuletich, RN
I am so so very sorry for his passing. He really listened to me and my husband. He was thorough. He caught things and really wanted to help. Unlike so many other doctors out there. He will be so missed. My prayers go out to his family. God hold you all close. -Pat Parker
Our deepest condolences to Dr. Alvarez's family. He was an amazing person and doctor My husband lost a great doctor. Heaven gained an amazing man of God!! -Sherri Martinez
What a wonderful and personable man. We will always remember him. Our condolences to Valerie, his two sons, and the rest of his extended family. -Carla and Tim Watrud
After moving to LaPorte and only previously getting care at the VA in Crown Point, Dr. Alvarez was the first real primary care Dr. I have had. Once I met him, he told me he was a Veteran as well. Being a Veteran myself, I instantly felt a connection that he would be a good fit for care. He's helped my wife and I so much, and I'm saddened by the news. I know he is one of a kind and he will be missed. I'm sorry to hear about this. Condolences and prayers go out to his family. -Tony and Jennifer Garcia
Our hearts go out to the Gonzalez family, Valerie, Zachary and Anthony. May the Lord give peace during this difficult time. Alex was our next door neighbor and a good man. He was a funny guy, and we'll miss his sense of humor and big laugh. I know he was a man of faith and is sitting with our King of Kings, and we can find great comfort in that. Until we meet again my dear neighbor. Rest in Peace. -Laura and Shane Scott
My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Alvarez. I met Dr. Alvarez for the first time on Christmas Eve, the day before his passing, for a scheduled appointment as a new patient. After my previous doctor retired, the same doctor I had seen throughout my entire adult life, I was terrified to look for, and see a new doctor. After the many recommendations to see Dr. Alvarez, I chose him as my new doctor. Scared and nervous going into my first appointment on Christmas Eve, my fear instantly escaped the moment Dr. Alvarez opened the door and introduced himself. His comforting and positive personality and sense of humor was so calming, I knew right away that I had chose the right doctor. I was so excited to get home and tell my wife about my wonderful experience with her knowing how nervous I was going into my appointment, I even told her without a doubt he’s the right choice. I didn’t feel like I was talking to a doctor, it was like I was talking to just a normal blue collar person who I had no issue discussing my personal medical history with for the first time meeting him. I am very happy to have met him and to have had that interaction and experience with him. Unknowingly in his final days, just know he was still making a huge impact on new people that he just met for the first time. -Adam Lidgard
He was my doctor after my previous general practitioner Dr. Nirmala Murugavel retired for a couple of years during my residency in Laporte. I didn't know him much but when I did see him I genuinely liked. He was a good man and he will be missed and in my memory. -Noelle Echterling
From my family and I we are sending you and your family our deepest condolences for your loss. -Charles C. Johnson
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Alvarez’s passing. My sincerest sympathy to his family. He was a great doctor and a wonderful man. I will remember his awesome sense of humor and his infectious smile. Go Bears! -Terry Wuletich, RN
Dr. Alvarez was my doctor for just a short time and I was quite enamored by his personality and professionalism. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, co-workers and others patients. God bless his soul. -Marilyn Deardurff
Sympathy to Valerie, May his memory be a blessing to you and your family. Give thanks for all that Alex gave you, years of love that brought 2 handsome Sons and that.you see Alex in them. Alex gave his best to our country, medical treatment to injured fellow soldiers & gave the very best advice as a doctor to all those who were struggling with their own health issues. Alex most of all left wonderful loving memories to all those around him, with his love, smile, courage, strength and compassion to You, Your Sons, Your Extended Family, Friends & to all those he came in contract. Blessings, -Albert, Charlotte & Mark Whitlock
Dearest Valerie, Zachary,Andrew, and families, there are no words to tell you how sorry we are to hear of Alex's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time . May you find strength in all the wonderful memories you shared together. If there is anything that we can do to ease your pain, please let us know. With all our love primita , Sandy, Domingo, and Alexis . -Sandy Coronado
Our prayers and condolences to the Alvarez, Saltanovitz and Nuñez families. Dr. Alvarez was a part of our family as well and we enjoyed participating in special occasions with him and his family. He always made us laugh with the stories he shared with us and his smile would brighten up every room he walked in. Alex will truly be missed and we will continue to keep him and his family in our prayers. Love you guys, -The Rembert Family
I had the opportunity to know dr Alex. He had a great sense of humor and was a modest man. May he rest in peace. Prayers for his soul and for the Family. -Rev. Slawomir Ptak
To the Family and Friends of Dr. Alvarez, I just learned of his passing to his eternal life today. I have been his patient for the past few years. Please accept my sincere sympathy. He was a wonderful doctor and an exceptional human being. He always had a smile on his face and the time to listen. He touched so many lives in a positive way. He will truly be missed and remembered for the service and healing he provided to his country and his patients. May perpetual light and eternal rest be granted to him. I will keep him and you in my daily prayers. Rest In Peace Dr. Alvarez, -Sharon Rundle
It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for the teaching moments and laughs. Thoughts and prayers for your friends and family and a peaceful transition of your soul to the other side. -Rebecca Wisenbaugh
Valarie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I greatly enjoyed our time working together in Demotte. Patients still inquire about him. I recently suggested my brother, who lives in Laporte make him his primary care but, sadly Alex passed before he could meet him. I retired in September and I am currently in Florida so I will not be able to attend his service but Penny and I send our sincere condolences. -Dave and Penny VanderLugt
Dr Alvarez will be missed by my son, Kevin and I. Kevin is handicapped and Dr Alex was always so patient and kind. His smile brightened Kevin’s heart at every visit. He listened, really listened, to our questions and concerns. We were blessed to have him in our life. May his soul rest in peace. We pray for his family and all who will miss him. -Karen Watterson
We were saddened to hear about Alex’s passing and send our love. I hope the many beautiful memories you hold help carry you through the days ahead. -Nathalie (Andrade) and Jim McCarthy
Dr. Alvarez has been my doctor for the last couple years. He was an amazing doctor and person. I loved that he listened to me, didn't rush me, and never made me feel stupid for asking a question. His sense of humor was a bonus! There will never be another doctor like him. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and boys, he talked about you guys every chance he got. He will be missed. RIP Dr. Alvarez, -Angela Smith
Dear family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Alvarez, I'm very sorry to hear of Dr. Alvarez's passing. He was my PCP in La Porte this past fall, and I had just had an appointment with him in mid-December. I appreciated the useful recommendations that he gave, along with his positive attitude. I send you my deepest condolences. Sincerely, -Michele Gerring
I was a patient of Dr. Alvarez for a couple of years. He was so nice and had such a great sense of humor ! I am very sad to hear of his passing, and heartbroken for his family ! I pray for comfort and strength for his loved ones, friends and family as they navigate their new reality without him ! I thank Dr. Alvarez for his care of all his patients and for his service to our country. Rest in peace. -Teresa Pfauth
Rip, Dr. Alejandro “Alex” Alvarez you are missed. I was his patient. -Judith Forsythe
We will miss Alex and his terrific sense of humor and smile. He made everyone feel comfortable and was a top-notch man. His patients spoke so highly of him, and we fortunately had the chance to get to know both Valerie and Alex. We are keeping his family in our prayers. -Lifestyle DME Group staff
