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Gamaliel Olvera Obituary
``Gama' Olvera
SAN BENTIO, TX.-
Gamaliel ``Gama' Olvera 80, of San Benito, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. His pastimes included collecting antique model cars and dancing and listening to Mexican folk music. He was friendly to all he met. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 59 years, his children and all his friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Catalina Gonzalez, father, Herculano Olvera, sons, Reynaldo Olvera, Gilberto Olvera, and granddaughters, Clarissa Yvette Olvera, Baby Olvera and Amiee Keiko Olvera.
He is survived by his wife Celerina Olvera. Children: Ricardo (Blanca) Olvera, Round Rock; Noami ``Mimi'(Charles) York, Grand Prairie; Rosalinda ``Rosie' (Frank+) Romo, San Benito; Maria ``Lulu' (Joe) Mesa, Harlingen; David (Dollie) Olvera, San Benito; and daughter-in-law Norma Olvera; brothers: Cain Olvera, Sr,. and Mauro Gonzalez; sisters: Gloria Hernandez, Sylvia De La Cruz and Maria Stout; 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grand-children, and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
The pallbearers for his funeral are Ricardo Olvera, David Olvera, Joe Mesa III, Tomas Flores, Jr., Alec Mesa, and Sergio Romo. The honorary pallbearers are Charles York, Sr., Alonso Olvera, and Cenobio Martinez, Jr.
The family held a service on Friday, July 23, 2010, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a holy rosary held at 7:00 p.m.
Mass will be held at St. Teresa Catholic Church on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
Internment to follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
All services are under the direction of San Benito Funeral Home.
You can visit our web site at: www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com
Sign the guestbook at: http://legacy.com/Valleystar/Obituaries.asp
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Grace Longoria
July 25, 2010
Our deepest condolences, may GOD bless you and comfort you and your family during this difficult time...Love u Tia, from Grace Alonzo Longoria, daughter of Enrique and Petra Alonzo of Rio Hondo.
July 25, 2010
David i am so sorry to hear about your father since the last time we talked about him i knew that you were close to him and loved him very much cherish the memories and happy times you had with him god bless you and dollie your freind mary zapata
Grace & Johnny Longoria
July 24, 2010
Our deepest condolences for your loss. May GOD bless you and comfort you during this difficult time....Love you tia, I am Grace Alonzo Longoria formly from Rio Hondo, daughter of Enrique & Petra Alonzo.
Jose Padilla, Jr. & Fam.
July 23, 2010
May the Lord bring you all comfort during this difficult time.
Jose Saldivar
July 23, 2010
Que Dios los bendiga y los consuele en este tiempo tan doloroso.
Familia Saldivar
Janie Saldivar
July 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patricia De Hoyos
July 23, 2010
Que Dios lo mendiga tio Gama siempre se le quiso desde Houston Tx. La Familia Cisneros
Ruben Ramirez
July 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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