Rigo Alvarez, age 58, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at his residence. Rigo was born on February 21, 1952 in Jalpa, Zacatecas, Mexico to the late Jose and Cleotilda Alvarez-Bautista. He was retired from Kynite Mining of Pamplin, Virginia. Rigo is survived by his wife of 31 years, Janice Roark Alvarez; two sons: Rigoberto Alvarez and friend Nikki Millerof Butler, TN and Tony Alvarez of Mountain City (Neva Community), TN; numerous brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews. It was Rigo's wishes to be cremated and that no formal services are held. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mountaincityfuneralhome.com . The family of Rigo Alvarez has entrusted his service to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church St., Mountain City, TN 37683.