Funeral held for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez who was shot and killed during Chase Bank ATM robbery

HOUSTON – A 9-year-old who was shot and killed when her family’s vehicle was struck after a robbery at a southeast Houston Chase Bank ATM drive-thru on Valentine’s Day was laid to rest on Friday

The family of Arlene Alvarez invited the public to celebrate her life at Grace Church Houston, located at 14505 Gulf Freeway at 1 p.m.

Arlene was a fourth-grade student at De Zavala Elementary School.

For those who wanted to light a candle for Arlene, click here.

Arlene’s full obituary can be read here.

You can view photos of the service below:

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