When the Mayans eventually set up a deal with the Sons in Oakland, it was attacked by the One-Niners. A shoot-out ensued, and gang members from the One-Niners and Mayans were killed, but the Sons of Anarchy escaped. Álvarez was also shot in the leg and wounded.

Did Marcus Alvarez leave the Mayans?

The series offered one of its most shocking twists of the finale when overall leader of the Mayans M.C., and president of the Northern California charter, Marcus Alvarez gave up his cut to join the Galindo cartel's new business with Los Olvidados.

How did Esai Alvarez die?

They get some churros and Marcus hugs ​​​​​​​his son and says, “I love you, mijo.” A second later, unbeknownst to Esai, SAMCRO member Happy Lowman, disguised as the churro vendor turns and stabs an ice pick into the back of Esai's head, killing him.