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Alvarado had no issue from either of his marriages.

But more so than his wives his vital companion was Luisa de Tlaxcala ( also called Xicoténcalt or Tecubalsi, her original names after Catholic baptism ), an Indian noblewoman, daughter of the Tlaxcaltec Chief Xicotenga.

Luisa was delivered by her father in 1519 to Hernán Cortés as a proof of respect and friendship, and in turn he gave her in guard to Pedro de Alvarado, who quickly became her lover.

Luisa followed Pedro in his adventures, and despite never being recognized as his legitimate wife, had numerous possessions and was respected as a Dame, both for her relationship with de Alvarado and for her noble origin.

She died in 1535 and was buried at the Guatemala Cathedral.