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For over three decades, Oscar Alvarez has served as a funeral director in Brownsville, Texas, helping countless families navigate the immense pain of grief and loss. The emotionally demanding nature of his career requires boundless patience and compassion, leading Oscar to search for an outlet to process the weight of his work.
Oscar shares his powerful story, from the childhood curiosity that led him to this unusual profession to the profound wisdom he has gained from a life spent on the frontlines of human loss. He reveals his secret coping mechanism: a passion for bold, colorful abstract painting. Through his art, Oscar finds a powerful catharsis that re-energizes his soul so he can continue to serve his community.
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His advice is so vitally important with respect to how we live. I think when we suffer a loss, it gets complicated and that has a lot to do with things left unsaid or relationships stuck on a sour note. And that stays with you forever. I appreciate Oscar validating what I believe. Enjoy all your relationships to the fullest and you will avoid the regrets. I prefer to celebrate the life and treasured memories I had with them. Until we meet again . . .
His artwork is quite eclectic. It's his happy place. That's good for the soul.
This man gets what life means. Knows how instinctively to be his true self.
This is very interesting! Oscar is quite a guy.
I really enjoyed listening to Oscar's take on life. I also love his paintings. Are they for sale ??
It was good to hear Oscar's view on not only supporting the grieving, but also how he sought to take care of himself. My cousin was a funeral director---he would go home and build large wooden displays for Christmas, all year long, and paint them---the Nativity, the procession of the Kings, Santa's workshop and flight---and then for December he would stand outside in a great Santa suit, p***ing out candy canes to all who came to view it. I loved seeing Oscar's flying fish!
I love this program. This man has a great outlook on life!
Thanks Mel - Good advice to keep one's self grounded !!
Stay Safe ! C. G.
I enjoyed listening to what he had to say towards the end of the video.
Good advice. I imagine that being a funeral director gives him a realistic look at life in general.
It is good to see the Texas Country Reporter again! The funeral director shared some good advice at the end of the clip. Thanks Mel!