Helen M. Alvarado, loving sister of Nicholas and Carmen; beloved aunt of Eric, Brenda, Michael, Nick, Jessica, Destiny, Alexandra and Iris. Visitation Friday, July 17 from 4 – 9 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park. Funeral prayers Saturday 10 a.m. at the funeral home with a procession to St. Francis Borgia Church, 8033 W. Addison, Chicago for Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel. For more information 708.453.1234 or www.elmsfh.com.