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Richard Olivarez Obituary

02/10/87 - 05/13/03
Known to family and close friends as 'James', the oldest of four children, at the young age of 16 years went to be with the Angels in Heaven on May 13, 2003. He had just begun to enjoy the many pleasures of life in his character, charisma, values, respect and love for his fellow man, and knowing the meaning of being 'special'. James lived in Dallas with his Dad and paternal Grandparents. James' dad was his best friend, they were partners, showing up at family functions, visiting friends, and often frequenting the 'Yellow Belly' race strip on Sundays afternoons. Where one went.....the other would arrive shortly thereafter. Their free time was spent in each other's company doing the things they enjoyed. James' best buddy was his cousin, little J.J. Rodriguez. They spent hours together doings the things they both enjoyed as boys.

Some may feel James had everything a young man could desire, they might even say he was 'spoiled', but to family James was 'special'. He would give you the shirt off his back. James, who was an avid athlete, participated in soccer, karate, motocross, BMX racing, baseball, bowling, horseback riding, hockey, and the sport he enjoyed the most, riding the jet ski during the summer. James had expert knowledge when playing any video game. He mastered the Play Station, Game Boy, and XBox to the highest level in most of the games. His favorite movie was 'Friday' and could recite the words to the movie verbatim. James helped his younger cousins become familiar with the video games to get them to a higher level by giving them helpful hints to advance and perfect their skills. He talked to them about school work and sports. He would tell them to always do their best in everything they do. Their personal view of James was "he was Kool". After school, James could be found sitting at home in front of the computer doing his school work or just keeping his grandpa company. James was a computer wizard; he assisted adults in the family in navigating through the programs. James lent a helping hand to all, he didn't mind sharing.

At the time of James' accident, which resulted in his death, he was a freshmen attending Moses E. Molina High School where he was an 'A' honor roll student. He played on the football team the previous fall school term. His special faculty members were his Principal, Ms. Kim, his Assistant Principal, Mr. Dudley, his football coach, and the attendance clerk, Ms. Judy Cleveland. James was a popular student and was highly thought of by many of his piers. James brought joy and sunshine to the family being intelligent, sharp and quick. His top priority was his education.

One of his personal goals was to join the military when he became of age. James saw military personnel as 'heroes' because of their devotion to protect their country, to give us all freedom and peace. The soldiers putting their lives on the line was the factor that appealed to James the most. He too dreamt of being a soldier one day. His dream came true sooner than expected; he was given wings instead of an olive-drab uniform.

He became one of God's soldiers on May 13, 2003. James is a Guardian Angel that will watch over and lead us in the right direction as well as take us out of harm's way.

His family and friends miss James' beautiful smile, so bright and cheery. Without saying a word, his smile will lead us to the right path to travel. James didn't experience on earth the pleasure of taking his favorite girl friend to the prom; he can no longer play on the football team, attend family gatherings or go to the friend's cookouts. He can't walk across the stage with his senior class and receive his graduating diploma, nor attend Texas A&M University. His spirit has experienced much greater pleasures, he became an 'Angel'. James' death left many feeling empty, such an unbelievable accident to happen to James, but the fortunate ones have his precious memories, pictures in their minds, and conservations in their hearts.

Family members and close friends visited James during his hospital stay, but because he was under strict supervision due to his condition, not all were not able to see him...they just wanted to be close to him. Many didn't get the opportunity to tell James how much they loved him, to encourage him to keep fighting and not give up, but James knew he was of 'special quality'. When James was not feeling well, he would make every effort to give you a hug, making you feel special. James crossed many of our paths, those that got to know him are the fortunate individuals, because he brought joy and delight to their hearts.

James is preceded in death by his Great-great-Grandparents, Jose and Felicita Tijerina of Rosebud, TX, Great-Grandparents, Salomon Z. and Emilia T. Mosqueda of Dallas, TX, Isabel and Luisa Olivarez of Caldwell, TX. James is survived by his father, Richard James Olivarez, AKA 'Big Rich', his paternal Grandparents/Godparents, Gene and Virginia Mendoza, of Dallas, Ezequiel Olivarez, of Waxahachie, TX, his brother, Ruben Jeremy Olivarez of Mission, TX, his sisters, Ashley Olivarez, Mission, TX and Brittany Olivarez, of Dallas, TX, Uncle and Aunt, J.J. and Suzanne Rodriguez, of Carrollton, TX, a host of Great Uncles and Great Aunts, uncles, aunts, and many cousins.

James family is large in number and cannot be mentioned individually. Many live near, others live a distance away. We think of James often and he is mentioned in our daily prayers. James lives in our memories. We love and miss you Richard James!

A special 'thanks' goes out to James' friend, Sasha Amador, for her love and support during his hospital stay.

Please help us to keep the wonderful memories of James alive by signing his guest book.

By Eleanor M. Foster

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Published by Dallas Morning News on May 16, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Olivarez

Sponsored by Virginia M. Mendoza, paternal grandmother.

Not sure what to say?





Suzette

September 24, 2022

I miss and love you so much! Please come visit me in my dreams!! I love you!

Denisse Mata

July 18, 2019

Richard it's been a long time since i visited this page. I was going thru some pics from high shool and realize time has passed by but I can still remember that smile of yours. Thankyou for always being a good friend you are greatly missed. Denisse

Brittany Olivarez

November 2, 2016

Dear James

Hey brother , it's been forever since I came on to your page. Just wanted to let you know not a day goes by that I don't think of you ... I miss you more and more each day . I always think what it would've been like to still have you here . In June I will be graduating high school ... I wish you could be here to see me walk the stage , I know grandma and grandpa will be there . Really wishing you were here ... love your baby sister

May 19, 2016

Richard James,

How we miss you and you are always remembered daily. Hope you are rejoicing in Heaven. Tell grandpa and Mita we said HI and we love and miss them too. Hugs and kisses sent to you until we see you again.

Love your cousin
Patty

denisse mata

March 9, 2014

James: I just want to let u know ur still in my memories. U were the first person who talked to me in high school. we all know ur in a better place but we really do miss you alot.

Suzanna Rodriguez

January 1, 2014

Happy New Year! Miss you very much. Love you with all my heart! 2014!

December 19, 2013

Dear James, we miss everyday, and more so during the holidays..I have retired from my job. I have more time to organize my house..Little JJ has been working at grandpa's farm. We sat and remembered the good ole days when you and him played together. JJ has two little boys.. They are so cute.
We love you son.

Love you
Grandma, Virginia

October 8, 2013

Richard James, just to let you know you are thought of frequently, and you are mentioned often. We miss you and love you always. Say hi to all in heaven with you.

brittany olivarez

October 4, 2011

heey james its brittany at school writing a epitaph about you well i got to got love you byee
-Brittany Olivarez

Suzette Rodriguez

August 8, 2011

I LOVEEE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH JAMES!!! WISH YOU WERE HERE TO CELEBRATE MY 20TH BIRTHDAY WITH ME BUT THEN AGAIN I KNOW YOU WERE THERE.. KNOW THAT A DAY NEVER GOES BY WITHOUT ME THINKING OF YOU I KNOW UR SMILING DOWN ON THE FAMILY!!!! LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART! MY ANGEL, MY COUSIN, MY EVERYTHING I LOVE YOUUU! EVERYDAY THAT PASSES BY IS A DAY CLOSER TO WHEN ILL SEE YOU AGAIN! <3

Belem Perez

February 11, 2011

Happy Birthday Richard!!! I miss you a lot and I want you to know that you will never be forgotten.

Suzanne Rodriguez

February 10, 2011

Happy 24th Birthday Richard James Olivarez II..we miss you very much and think of you always..Love you.

Your Tia Suzanne

Patty Garza

September 24, 2010

Hi James,

I have been thinking about you and your dad a lot. I wish everyday that you both were with us here in Dallas. I miss seeing yor face and hearing your dad brag on you! He was/is so proud of you!

I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on Eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

James I know you did Rise on Eagles wings. You are our Angel

Zoe Hernandez

March 15, 2010

Hey James I just wanted to say hi. And wil;l you tell Hunter happy 10 birthbay it is coming up soon.O and tell my great grandma & grandpa I said hi. I will always remember you and keep you in my heart. Love you Zoe hernandez FORever and Always.

February 15, 2010

Hi James,

I wish we could celebrate your 23rd birthday down here. I know you celebrated it in haven. Grandma always talks about you & all the good times.

James Adam and I played in the snow and made a big Snowman just for you.

I miz u alot.

Love your baby sister,
Brittany

D.

February 13, 2010

Went to go see you today, just thinking about all the good times. We all miss you very much.

February 11, 2010

Baby,

I thought about you all day yesterday on your 23rd birthday. Your dad called me to remind me that it was your birthday. No matter what, I will never forget your bd. It is snowing a bunch in Dallas, I remember when we used to play out in the snow, you and baby JJ. Your dad told me to tell you that at 23 you would probably be 6'4", and still playing football, soccer, and basket ball. We love you and pray to you daily.

Love you,
Your grandma, Virginia

Jennipher Hernandez

February 5, 2010

Hey James,

Was just thinking about you as we often do. Tell Hunter that his mommy loves him and is thinking about him. Hope you, Mita, Grandpa, and Hunter are watching over everybody. We miss all of you guys so much. I know your birthday is coming up soon and I can not believe that you will be 23 years old. If you are getting older then that means I am getting older. HAHA!!! We love all of you in Heaven with your wings. Keep watching over us.

Love Always,
Jennipher

Virginia M. Olivarez

December 26, 2009

Dear Baby..

Just want to tell you that we all miss you a lot. Christmas, your birthday, graduation, we hurt the same.

Candace Hickey is getting married on March 2010. You were in her 15th Quinceanera in 2003. You had a lot of fun dancing at her party. I wish that you could be here with us to attend the big wedding at the Dallas Cowboy Stadium. I know your dad does too.

You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Love you Always,

Grandma Virginia

Gracie Garcia

June 4, 2009

Hi James...

Just wanted to let you know that memories flow through my mind a lot. It was really sad that you left us so rapidly and so young.... I have faith and am happy that my parents got to know you. I can just see you up there with them and Gene. I guess that also consoles me.

Our life passes by quickly; and I know I sincerely guilty of not keeping in touch with our family. I wish you would be here James. I know Ruben would've loved just the same. He is defenitly becoming a handsome young man just like you. He would've given you some great competition on one-on-one basketball. Ashley probably would've too. lol

Now that Mom and Dad have passed and are up there in heaven it takes a long time to heal. It has been several years since you've been up there and I can only imagine what the whole Oakcliff Clan has gone through. Especially ur Grandma Virginia. You are very fortunate and blessed to have been born to a fantastic family. Ruben, Ashley, and I are here also. We miss you Babe.

P.S. WATCH OVER US MIJO. XOXOXO
Always & Forever

Brittany Olivarez

May 31, 2009

Hey Big Brother,

I passed to the 4th grade...

Love you..Your little sister,
Brittany Michelle Olivarez

Belem Perez

May 16, 2009

Hey Richard,
I miss you so much and I still can't believe you are gone. You were always a great friend to me and everyone around you. It's been six years and I still remember you well. Thank you for being there when I needed someone to talk to and for always having a great attitude about everything and anything. I miss you!

candice hickey

February 12, 2009

hey james,
i know i didn't make it out to see you on your birthday tuesday, but i'll be there first thing friday morning. just wanted to let you know that you are still thought of everyday and missed by many. i still can't believe that this year will be six years and it still blows my mind. life would have been so much different with you here, but you have brought so many of us close together. for that we are forever greatful. i love you and miss you.

Suzanna Rodriguez

February 10, 2009

Happy Birthday James
We still miss you a lot, you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
I still remember what Baby JJ said, when you came to him in his dream, that Heaven was better than you could imagine. Please guide us and watch over us.

Love you always
Suzanna

Belem Perez

February 10, 2009

Hey Richard!
I miss you and I wish you were still here to celebrate your Birthday. Thank you for being a great friend, I'm sorry that I never got to tell you that but I know that you know that.

Brittany Olivarez

December 28, 2008

James

Our family misses you a lot. I know you are in Paradise looking at us, especially me. Grandma takes me to CCD every Saturday so I can receive my First Holy Communion, as soon as I pass all my assignments. I know I can excell just like you did when you were a little boy. My Xmas was real good. I got two IPods. Still learning to use them. Little JJ is helping me. I will be eleven (11) years old my next birthday.

Your little Sister,

Belem Perez

November 17, 2008

Hey Richard,

I miss you! I don't know why but I just started thinking about you and remembering how Awesome you were to me as a friend. Thank You for being such an Amazing person. I hope your family is doing well and I know that you are up there taking care of everyone who was in your life. I just wanted to let you know that I still think about you.

Veronica Olivarez

October 15, 2008

Dear James,
I realize that you do not know me but I am one of your father’s and aunts, many cousins. My name is Veronica Olivarez; I am Pablo and Connie Olivarez’s daughter. Pablo Olivarez happens to be one of your grandfathers’ (Check Olivarez) many nephews. I am sorry to hear that you had left our world at such a young age. After reading all of the wonderful messages that, your love ones had left you. I left feeling as though I know you. I am just sorry that we never got a chance to personally meet each other. I realize, I (we) maybe a little late in posting my (our) condolences to your family. However, after reading the beautiful poem your; Aunt Suzette Rodriguez, had written you and the incredible eulogy that; Ms Eleanor M Foster, had written about you. I felt, a need to leave you and your family a message.

From the family of Pablo and Connie Olivarez-
We send you and your family our deepest sympathy

Veronica Olivarez

suzette rodriguez

September 16, 2008

heyyy james well i was just thinkingg of you, i miss youu so much its been so longg well i wrote a poem for you i dont know how the words came to me but they did.

DIDNT THINK IT WOULD HAPPEN TO
ME I DIDNT WANT YOU TO GO
YOU WERE THE BEST THING IN MY
LIFE BUT YOU HAD TO GO

GOD NEEDED AN ANGEL TO GUIDE
HIM THROUGH THE WAY
HE NEEDED THE BEST ONE OUT
THERE SO YOU COULDNT STAY

YOU MENT SO MUCH TO ME
THAT THE PAIN COULDNT GO AWAY
I CRIED MANY NIGHTS THINKING
HOW ITS NOT THE SAME

YOU WERE ONLY 16
AND YOUR LIFE JUST BEGINING
BUT THE NEXT DAY YOU TURNED
AROUND IT WAS ALL ENDING

NOW THE PAIN AND SUFFERING
IS ALL SAID AND DONE
YOUR IN THE HEAVENS ABOVE
LOOKING DOWN ON US.

-Suzette Rodriguez

iloveyou james and its so hard with out you, you were my favorite cousin and come on now you knew that imissyou and all the memories but not a day goes by with out me thinking of you!!

love always;;
suzette mariee

Virginia Mendoza

September 14, 2008

THIS MESSAGE IS FOR "D"

You have something that belonged to Richard James Olivarez. Please contact me because I think I know what you have which belongs to his father, please call me or email me my phone number is 214 893 2562 or email me at [email protected]!

Grandma Virginia

Roycie Raspberry

July 1, 2008

Richard,
Just stopped by for a quick visit and to let you know that you are on my mind. You are loved and missed by many. Give my Robyn a hug for me!

Belem Perez

June 30, 2008

Hey Richard!
I miss you so much! Seriously, you were always an awesome friend with a great personality. I saw a guy at a store the other day and he looked so much like you.

D

May 24, 2008

i was just thinking of you today. still miss you as much.

Roycie Raspberry

April 10, 2008

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Richard. I lost my daughter in 2003 also and it breaks my heart to learn of another young person taken too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with Richard's family and friends.
Roycie Raspberry - Robyn's Mom

Jeanette Rodriguez

February 10, 2008

Hi James
I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you today. You will always be in our hearts.

love you always and forever

richard

August 13, 2007

Jennipher Hernandez

August 8, 2007

Hi James. I was thinking that I have not written in your book in awhile. You are never forgotten. Everynight when me and the kids say our prayers, we always include you that you are at peace and that you watch over my baby Hunter. Please take care of him and tell him that I love him. You are a very special man. Gees I can not believe you would be 20 yrs old. How time flies. Well always remember that we love you always and forever.

D

April 28, 2007

hey richard jus wanted to say that i have not forgotten about you. i still remember that day before the accident. remembered what i borrowed well i still have it. u are still a good friend. miss u a lot.

Belem Perez

March 23, 2007

Hey Richard,
I miss you a lot, I still remember that time we stayed for English tutoring with Ms.Hiza and you called me your friend, I miss you so much and I want you to know that I will always think of you as my friend.

Brittany Olivarez

February 10, 2007

James,

Happy 20th Birthday!!! I miss you!! Please help me from Heaven with my Math lessons. I love you with all my heart.

Your Baby Sister,
Brittany Michelle Olivarez

Suzanna Rodriguez

February 10, 2007

James..Happy 20th Birthday..If you were still here with us you would have been twenty years old, Jeanette 18, JJ III 16 and Suzette 15...I can only imagine you all together...but all we have now is your memories which we will cherish. We think about you everyday even on special days like today. I know you are at peace..I know you are in heaven, just guide us here on earth...I saw your Daddy last weekend and he looks good and safe...I miss you and him very much...You will always be in my heart..I will always remember the last days with you at your bedside how we pray together...You will always be my baby too.
Love your favorite tia..."your daddy's sister"

Suzette Rodriguez

February 10, 2007

Hey James!
well i just wanted to tell you HAPPY BIRTHDAY! and that i miss you so much and i wish u were here with me and grandma..we miss you! and miss going to spaghetti warehouse with you on your birthday!I love you so much! love always your cousin Suzette!

Virginia Mendoza

February 10, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Virginia Mendoza

February 10, 2007

Mi hijo,

Today you would have been twenty (20) years old. I can't even begin to tell you how much we all miss you. Your brother and sisters think of you, their big brother, all the time. The kids are getting bigger and older everyday. Brittany loves to look at the picture album and all the arts and crafts from your Art Class. Brittany visits me every weekend. She and I go shopping just like you and I used to go especially for your birthday. Brittany is now eight (8) years old, she wishes you could help her with her math lessons and the computer like you used to help the other grandkids.

Mi hijo, we miss you more and more every day.

Your grandma love you,

Jennipher Hernandez

October 18, 2006

HI James! Was thinking about you today and wanted to write and tell you that. Well everybody is doing o.k. here. Still always in our prayers and thoughts. That will never change. Keep looking down on us and watching and protecting all the ones that you love. We MISS you and your smile and laugh so much. Love you always!!! Your Cousin

anne rodrigues

October 17, 2006

Just wanted to tell u i miss u....and there's not a day that goes by that i dont think of you...

christina diaz

August 29, 2006

Hey Richard!!!!aka bird


its been a while that i wrote to you but i hope your doin good and in a good place well words are gettin short so will get at cha later love always elmo the one and only

Jennipher Hernandez

July 21, 2006

Dear James,

I was thinking about you today. Zoe was also thinking about you. She always says I miss James. She asked ask me if you are taking care of her little brother and wants to make she that you are not forgotten. Evey time I call Elijah by Elijah James I see your face and I know that you are in a better place. I also know that you got your angel wings and you are watching over all of us. I cry every time I write to you cause We all miss you so much. Love you always

Gracie Garcia

July 19, 2006

Hey James. Thinking about you. Life would've been EVEN BETTER with you around. YOU'RE NOT FORGOTTEN!!!! Luv-ya, Grace

Eleanor Foster

June 2, 2006

Dearest James,

Just thinking of you today and realized I hadn't written in your book recently... Alot of things in my life have changed as you are probably are aware of...therefore; at times I'm rather busy. But today for some reason you crossed my mind. I saw you smiling at me as I remember you the last time I saw you before your accident... You were the happiest young man I'd seen that day... We miss you dearly. PaulAndrew and Christopher think of you and remember you teaching them how to play the games on the XBox... Alexis and Zoe mention you too saying 'What if...' When Anthony takes Christopher to race his bike... he remembers the times he took you... You live in our hearts.... Love you.

Jennipher Hernandez

March 28, 2006

Dear James,



I just wanted to write and let you know that I was thinking about you today. I miss you so much. I miss your smile and also your laugh. You were such a joy to be around. Please tell Hunter that his mommy misses him and loves him.Also let mita and grandpa know that we miss them so deeply. I love you James and please watch over all of us.

Patty Garza

March 27, 2006

Hi James



Was just thinking about you and want to say HI. We miss you alot. We love you. Keep watching over us.

Ashley Nicole Olivarez

February 23, 2006

Dear James,

I miss you a lot.I got a 3rd place trophy in U.I.L createive writing. It was fun. I wanted to give you more letters than 2, but I didn't have a chance to. Happy belated birthday James. I love you. by: Ashley

Rosa M Gomez

February 13, 2006

Hi! James just want to wish you a Happy Birthday, did not forget because your grandmother had told me that the 10th was your birthday.

everyone sure do miss you around here, you are one lucky guy...

Alyssa Eguia

February 11, 2006

hey james,

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY!!

I LOVE YOU!!

Virginia Mendoza

February 10, 2006

Mi hijo,



Today is your birthday. We love you and miss you much more than words could ever express. I wish so much that you were here with me everyday. My life without you is so empty. I remember the shopping days you and I used to do and all the trips we took going out of town to visit your dad. We all love, and miss you. We continue to pray for strength because it's not easy to live without you. Your brother and sisters love you and miss you too.



Love you,

Grandma, Virginia

ashley olivarez

October 29, 2005

Dear James I miss you. I seen some

of your pictures and I realy wish you were here.I got fith place in speling in U.I.L. I LOVE you James.

by Ashley

Patty Garza

September 29, 2005

Just want to say Hi James. Heather and I were thinking and talking about you. So I just want to let you know that you are still missed alot. Love you.

Sasha Amador

August 17, 2005

It's been awhile James, and I'm sorry. Everyday is a new day, this I know, but everyday is also the same. Each day to me is a reminder that I had someone like you in my life. I miss you so much. I will always love you with all my heart.



Forever yours,

~Sasha Renée

D

August 9, 2005

Just want to say i miss you and still thinking about you. God bless.

K Rodriguez

August 3, 2005

I just wanted to say i miss you and let you know that not a day goes by that i don't think of you.

Patty Garza

August 2, 2005

Hi James,



I have missed you. I have been wanting to write you but lost the website until now. Glad to have it back.



I hope you are looking after your father. I pray for you both alot. I know your father needs you by him. James keep your father safe until he can be with you again. He misses you alot.



I hope you see me when I go visit. I try and visit often. I will be out there soon.



Patty

Jeanette and Suzette Rodriguez

July 29, 2005

Just thinking about you.



Love Always

Suzette and Jeanette

Deanna Fernandez

July 4, 2005

HAPPY 4 OF JULY JAMES I HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY THE FIRE WORKS FROM HEAVEN AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ..THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS.

Bryan Keyes

May 21, 2005

yo richard,



its just been over 2 years, i miss you and all the fun we had at the lunch table and football in middle schol and what not. i miss u dude.

Jeanette Rodriguez

May 6, 2005

WE STILL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU





ALWAYS YOUR COUSIN

JEANETTE

candice hickey

April 15, 2005

more and more each day james!!

V

April 7, 2005

dAMN, WHAT CAN I SAY...WE ALL MISS U!

candice rene hickey

March 30, 2005

james.. still not a day goes by that we dont think about you.. i hope you saw me when i came to see you on your birthday.. i know i felt you there. i was talking to sasha today and she told me about this poem she had written awhile ago.. and she just so happened to come across it.. it made me cry.. here it is for you...





A Promise to James



The night had come to a gradual end

Our much awaited awards received

I would awake the following day

To hear the one thing no one believed



The morning grew nearer ominously,

The clock upon seven became affixed

The time itself had become abeyant

For what I heard had left me transfixed



"René slow down, I don't understand."

Saddening and fearful her voice did seem,

"James is in the hospital, please believe me"

I now hoped to awake from this awful dream



My heart had dropped for it was true

In critical condition he would be found

Until one day we were to meet again

A moment destined to be profound



I ran woefully to my parent's room

Tears freely falling from my eyes

I was too distraught to speak

That I continued with my cries



Not long after, I came to tell,

The words trapped within my mind

It was a bit too much to comprehend

But they tried their best to be so kind



Weeks then passed with great anticipation

Hopeful rumors spread about his revival

But the more we contemplated over it;

The more it impaired our hope in his survival



I missed a call while at school one day

A call that would never be returned

I would never know what he had to say

For it was a lesson later to be learned



Not all answers are to be told in life

Not even answers to the questions of love

He surely knew about his unfortunate fate,

Or that he would soon be in the heavens above.



I long to know what could have been,

Had James lived to see this day

He was but only sixteen years old

A reason to cause someone's dismay



I now live each day thankful for James

He taught me much of what I know now

To make each living day worthwhile

And to him I have dedicated this very vow



well.. thats it for now.. just know that we love you very much and still miss you more than ever!!



love your cousin,

candice

MARK E CAMPBELL

March 24, 2005

hi brother james i just wanted to day hello i'm on my way down my sister's house for a little while while she's out of towm making shore that every thing go well while she 's not home god bless from brother mark

MARK E CAMPBELL

March 13, 2005

hi brother james it's mark of fort wayne again just writing to say praise the lord good day until my next letter i'll be going home for a visit next to see my twin brother and some friends i new from back home i'll write back just before leave town for two week's

V

February 24, 2005

STILL MISSING U.



TAKE CARE!M PEACE!

MARK E campbell

February 21, 2005

happy birthday to you brother james i see your special day has come and gone now but they it's better late than never please for give for being late god bless all of your family you would have been 18 on tuesday february 10th

MARK E CAMPBELL

February 19, 2005

hi brother james it's brother mark just checking up on you again peace out my brother until next time

MARK E CAMPBELL

February 16, 2005

happy valentines day to you brother james i signed your guessbook yesterday but it didn't show up for some unone reason i do plan to keep intouch from your friend of fort wayne

Virginia Mendoza

February 11, 2005

Happy Birthday, Mi hijo,



We all miss you a lot. I loved the times that you and I went shopping for all your birthdays.



Love and Prayers,

Grandma

V.

January 20, 2005

HEY, JAMES

I STILL MISS U!

Jeanette Rodriguez

January 19, 2005

Hi~James~

Love you and Miss you



Your cousin

Jeanette

Rosemary Mosqueda Gomez

January 13, 2005

Hi! James well Christmas and New Years has came and gone.

@ Christmas we all, your grandmothers sister and their kids got together at her house and had Christmas Dinner with her we all had a very good time we all played games it was real nice it has been a long time that we have done this it really was nice.

On New Years your grandmother went to see your Dad she says that he is doing good. James look over your Dad for all of us and take care of him.

James, says hello to Gene-o- for me give him a big huge for me and tell him that I sure do miss him a lot..

hey, says hello to Mita and grandpa for me and give them a big huge and and very very big kiss from me and all of their grandkids and great grand kids love you all and miss you very much.

Well, Heather is getting ready for her 15th it is going to be in April I know that you will be there we may not be able to see you but I know that you will be there...

MARK E CAMPBELL

January 12, 2005

praise the the lord to you brother james i sent you a email on the 4th but i don't know what happend to it but any way on to business i'm writing you to let you that i haven't for got about you and that i will always keep intouch know matter how busy i am you are greatly missed from brother mark & happy new year to you sir

*Sheila~Renée Olivarez*

December 9, 2004

Hey James,



i'm sorry i haven't been able to write to you even though i've known for awhile that i had the opportunity to. I miss you and i hope you know that. Its just that so much has been going on over the past year or two. I have lost a lot of people in my life and its just hard to life sometimes. Not only have i lost a great nephew, but i have unfortunatly lost a classmate, my best friend and even his mom which was like my mom as well. I miss all of you and i still love you too. I know your still above watching over everyone and im glad to know that your still there waiting for each and everyone of us to come live with you someday. i love you and i can never get tired of saying that. But you know if you ever need a friend up there Charlie and Alyssa are great and about the same age as you too.



As for Virgina, my dad, Esequiel, and Big Richard, your still held in my prayers and i also love all of you too. Keep in touch and i know i will be back soon.



i love you very much...

MARK E CAMPBELL

November 25, 2004

happy thanksgiving 2004 to you brother james i praise the lord for you god bless i will keep in touch from brother mark

DEANNA FERNANDEZ

November 24, 2004

HI VIRGINIA ,PATTY AND OF COURSE JAMES.THINKING OF YOU THROUGH THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY AND WISHING YOU MUCH STRENGTH.JAMES AND JASON WILL BE WITH US ALL DAY AND ALSO HIS GRANDFATHER.GOD BLESS

Patty Garza

November 23, 2004

Hi James,



Well I know it has been a long time since I wrote but you know you have been in my heart always. You are never out of my mind.



I hope you are doing well and enjoying heaven. We miss you!



James keep your dad safe and let him know we are always thinking of him too. He is never out of my mind either. I love and miss you both always.



Love

Patty

MARK E CAMPBELL

November 20, 2004

it's been i while since i signed your gest book so i just wanted to say praise the lord to again and hope that thing's are going just well where you are at god bless you and we hope to see you soon and very soon as the song in the lord's house say

Suzanna Rodriguez

November 10, 2004

Hi James,

I just wanted to write to you and let you know that we had Jeanette’s fifteen celebrations on October 16th. We played a song for you in memory and it touched us all. I wished that you were there, but I know you were there in spirit. We had a good time everything turn out great. We missed you and your Daddy a lot. Jeanette is now getting ready to get her driving permit, and we always think of you when you first starting driving. Jeanette always feels that you were suppose to be here to guide her because she always knew you were going to experience it first and let her know what to expect. So please be by her side always.

Love you and miss you a lot,

Your Aunt

Suzanne

D

September 5, 2004

School seems so hard now without having you there brightening people's days. I miss you making me laugh in English. I miss you so much and you'll always be in my memory. I love and miss you.

Deanna Fernandez

September 5, 2004

HI JAMES AND ALL HIS FAMILY

JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW YOU ARE STILL IN MY THOUGHTS AND ALWAYS WILL BE.HOPING YOU ARE ENJOYING HEAVEN AND ALSO GIVING YOUR FAMILY STRENGTH.IM SURE YOUR GRANDPA HIS WITH YOU AND HELPING AS WELL.GOD BLESS

Virginia M. Mendoza

August 14, 2004

SAFELY HOME



I am home in Heaven, dear ones;

Oh, so happy and so bright!

There is perfect joy and beauty

In this everlasting light.



All the pain and grief is over,

Every restless tossing passed;

I am now at peace forever,

Safely home in Heaven at last.



Did you wonder I so calmly

Trod the valley of the shade?

Oh! But Jesus love illumined

Every dark and fearful glade.



And He came Himself to meet me

In that way so hard to tread;

And with Jesus’ arm to lean on,

Could I have one doubt or dread?



Then you must not grieve so sorely,

For I love you dearly still;

Try to look beyond earth’s shadows,

Pray to trust our Father’s Will.



There is work still waiting for you,

So you must not idly stand;

Do it now, while life remaineth

You shall rest in Jesus’ land.



When that work is all completed,

He will gently call you Home;

Oh, the rapture of that meeting,

Oh, the joy to see you come!



We Love You, James!

Grandma

MARK E CAMPBELL

August 10, 2004

hi brother james rest on and take rest for we shawl see you again on rapture day i want be long as it has been trouble all around us war's and roomers of war's god bless you love your big brother in fort wayne indiana

Patty Garza

July 1, 2004

Hi James



I was just sitting here thinking about you and remember it has been awhile since I wrote in your book.



While I guess your grandpa has made it to meet you. I bet you and him are having a good time talking.



Will I just want to say hi and tell you grandpa hi too. Tell him we played his song Gato Nergo for him while we were going to the burial ground. You and your grandpa have left us with lots of memories and we miss ya'll alot.



Like always keep your Daddy close to you under your wing and keep him safe.



You are always in our thoughts



Love

The Garza's

Erlinda Olivarez Snodgrass

June 22, 2004

Cousin Suzanna, Cousin Richard, Tia Virginia

In honor of his memory I wrote this short poem as an expression of love. With love and respect - Linda





A young man full of life,

Spirited away one tragic day,

Leaving families feeling sad,

He lived a life filled with love,

Angels watched him from above.

Always smiling,

Always sharing,

Taking time to be more caring,

Those who knew him share such memories,

Remaining close within their hearts,

Hearing the laughter of his joy,

As he runs to play once more.

Patty Garza

June 14, 2004

Hi James



Well as you know your Grandfather has gone to heaven. I hope you were there to meet him. Until we see you both again you will be missed. We love you both.



Please help your family get through this lost. Be with them today, tomorrow and always.



Love,

Alyssa Eguia

June 13, 2004

Hey James, Hey Gene,

Its me Alyssa. Yesterday I decided to write you a poem from my heart, here it is:



Throwed Without You



I miss you

We miss you

We're throwed without you

My arms are empty

The sun is dark

Your is voice fading

We don't know what to do

What's in the past, is in the past

No one can't bring it back

Not even you

We remember your bright smile

We remember when you made us laugh

We'll never forget the good time we had with you

It's so hard to say good-bye

Why?

Why we ask

Why did you go?

A question no one can answer

A question we have to live with

Everyday that passes, is a day that I get closer to you

We'll take the memories with us to brighten up the dark sun

We'll remember you as our life passes us by

Soul, Mind and Heart will always be with you

And you will always be with us.



James,

Take care of your grandfather, Gene.



Love,

Alyssa Eguia

P.S. THROWED MEANS MESSED UP

Patty Garza

May 26, 2004

Richard,



Just want to let you know that we are still here for you. Here is a poem I would like to share with you to let you know GOD is still with you.



There Are Angels



There are angels in the Heavens.

There are angels on the ground.

There are angels all around you,

Just waiting to be found.



So when you are feeling lonely

Or just a little blue,

Open your eyes to see the angels.

They are there, waiting for you.



They will wrap their wings around you,

To protect and guide you through

All the sad and tragic moments

That this life can throw at you.



They are sent to you from Heaven

From the Almighty Father above.

So remember to look for the angels.

They'll show you that GOD is LOVE.



I know that it is harder now knowing what is in front of you. Do not give up on God, continue to seek God. GOD will never give up on you or leave you.



Richard I love you and will keep you in my prayers. Hector and I will see you in June.





Love Always

Katrina Flores

May 14, 2004

MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH JAMES AND HIS ALL HIS FAMILY. JAMES PLEASE HELP YOUR FAMILY GET THROUGH THIS DAY! MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!

WITH LOVE

Deanna Fernandez

May 13, 2004

HERE IS A POEM I FOUND THINKING OF YOU TODAY ON JAMES ANNIVERSARY DAY.

A limb has fallen from the family tree.

I keep hearing a voice that says,

"Grieve not for me."

Remember the best times,

the laughter, the songs,

the good life I lived,

please do carry on.

Continue my heritage,

I'm counting on you...

Keep smiling and surely

the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease,

my soul is at rest,

remember how truly

I had been blessed.

Continue traditions,

no matter how small,

go on with your life,

don't just stare at the wall.

I miss all of you dearly,

so keep up your chin...

until the day comes,

we're be

TOGETHER AGAIN

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