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MARGARITA OLIVAS Obituary

Margarita S. Olivas, 87, passed away on November 10, 2015. Mama's strength, independence and dedication to family, continue to live in her children. We would like to extend our gratitude to David Estrada; whose love, support and humor, carried us through this difficult time. Junior & Mary Bea Olivas, Ruben Delgado, Nick and Chris Sierra; whose love and companionship will not be forgotten. Gratitude and thanks to Liz Garcia, Hospice of El Paso, Maria Ruelas, Nurses Unlimited. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Alzheimer's Research. Mrs. Olivas is survived by her loving husband, Merced Olivas; daughters, Lolie Olivas and Irma Estrada; sons, Merced Olivas Jr., Daniel Olivas, Hector Olivas and Robert Olivas; grandchildren: Bianca Olivas, Gabriel Olivas, Daniel Olivas, Gregory Olivas, Nick Olivas, Vanessa Estrada & Victoria Estrada-Reynolds; 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: Daniel Olivas, Hector Olivas, Gabriel Olivas, Alex Sierra, Nick Sierra & David Estrada. Honorary Pallbearers: Alan Sierra and Louie Hernandez. Visitation: 2-5:00PM, Monday, November 16, 2015 at San Jose Fabens Chapel. Vigil Service: 7:00PM, Monday, November 16, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens. Funeral Mass: 10:30AM, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by a 1:00PM Committal Service at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services directed by San Jose Funeral Home-Fabens (915) 764-2254.

Published by El Paso Times from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21, 2015.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the Olivas/Sierra families.

Sandra Trujillo

November 18, 2015

TIA MAGGIE I WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. MY MEMORIES OF ALL OF US AT GRANDMAS HOUSE WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART. THE STORIES I HAVE SHARED WITH ANTHONY AND MICHAEL ARE PRICELESS. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE CONSEJOS YOU GAVE ME MANY YEARS AGO AND ALL THE LITTLE COOKING SECRETS YOU SHARED WITH ME. I LOVE YOU TIA WITH ALL MY HEART AND WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU IN MY THOUGHTS. PLEASE HUG MY DAD FOR ME AND TELL HIM HIS OJOS DE CHICHAROS MISSES HIM SO VERY MUCH :(

SUSIE SIERRA

November 16, 2015

Mom, you will be missed and all the memories left for us will always be the connection with your kindness to us when we needed you most. You were there through our rough times when we were sick and needed your support for all the things that we went through. Those are the memories I have and will always rely on to comfort me now. Thanks

PACHO OLIVAS

November 16, 2015

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Mr. Olivas and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace and comfort of the Lord be with you as you go through this very difficult time of sorrow. Mrs. Olivas will be greatly missed by many. May our Heavenly Father embrace her in his Glorious Kingdom. God bless you all.

Socorro "Suky" Castillo Ramos

November 15, 2015

MERCY AND FAMILY..SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS..WONDERFUL WOMAN..WE'RE GLAD WE GOT TO SHARE LIVES WITH YOU ALL..
MARY LOU AND BETO OLIVAS

ROBERTO OLIVAS

November 15, 2015

So sorry to hear about your family's loss Robert, but know we are praying for you, and send our love and support to you and family members, God Bless You.

Michael Zeroogian

November 15, 2015

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