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Rosemary Alvarez-Melendrez

Case from Carlsbad, NM dated Nov 21, 2019

Victim Details

Name

Rosemary Alvarez-Melendrez

Gender

Female

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Carlsbad

State

NM

Date Of Death

2019-11-21

Age At Death

59

First Name

Rosemary

Last Name

Alvarez-Melendrez

Last Updated

06/24/2026

Case Description

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Rosemary Alvarez, also known as 'Shorty' M. Alvarez, passed away on November 21, 2019, at the age of 59 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was born on November 16, 1960, and her death was met with deep sorrow from her family and friends.

Rosemary was a vibrant and outgoing person who loved cooking, singing, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends. She attended Carlsbad Schools and participated in the ROTC program, reflecting her disciplined and community-oriented nature. Her frie ...

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Rosemary Alvarez-Melendrez, age 59

Carlsbad, New Mexico Gun Violence Memorial

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Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking a lot about the role Rosemary played in her local community, a... ...Read More
12/23/2024

I’ve been following Rosemary Alvarez's case and something that's been on my mind is her deep invol... ...Read More
12/01/2024

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I was reading more about Rosemary "Shorty" Alvarez’s life and was really struck by... ...Read More
07/03/2024

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