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for Angela Olivera
Carmel Medard
July 24, 2023
May they continue to do the dance of love in heaven
Marie O'Connor
September 27, 2006
Having known Pascual and Angela for many years, I shall miss them for their kindness, their incredible talent, and beautiful personalities. I met them through our mutual good friend, Ann Barzel, who at 100 is in a nursing home. I know that she shares with me our deepest condolescences.
Marie O'Connor
Chicago, Illinois
Jennifer Yue
September 4, 2006
We are grateful for your life. Your unwavering spirit shown in your life story with Pascual has inspired all the YWDs and YMDs of Soka Gakkai Malaysia.
Mary Reeves
August 22, 2006
I was so surprised and sad to hear about the passing of Angela Olivera. I saw her dance in Washington D.C. in March 2005. Her performance was so beautiful. What a wonderful spirit. I knew her husband Pasqual, when I started my practice in Chicago 1974. I know that their wonderful spirit will go on forever.
Veronica Evans
August 21, 2006
Upon hearing reports of Angela's illness I had no doubt that, as a Buddha, she understood and was prepared to fulfill her destiny, as she had done thousands of times before. After moving to California, I took two guests to a musical performance and was surprised to see her. It was her first performance since Pascual's passing. Both guests (non members, my husband and a young lady I met only in passing in the desert), were so touched by her. On the 3 hour ride back home, my husband couldn't stop talking about that special 'thing' he had seen in her. His eyes were shining as never before and I later thanked her for helping me bring his Buddha nature more to the forefront of his life.
As everyone was gathering around her, we only had a few moments together behind the curtain. She cried as she talked about Pascual and then she mentioned Wil. She said she now understood the pain I had felt. Then I started crying as the pain of his passing is so near the surface of my life. We looked at each other and started laughing. We agreed we were the luckiest women in the world to have attracted such wonderful men. She is in my prayers every day. We were so fortunate to have her in our lives, as we are with everyone in our environment.
Ong Mong Chze
August 18, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
diane Graham-Gladden
August 15, 2006
Angela and I grew close very soon after she came to Chicago as the love of Pascual's life. I caught her bouquet after their Chicago wedding! She and I were roommates in 1979 for nearly a week on tozan. I spoke at length with her twice after Pascual died and heard her heart breaking, yet still remaining strong in her practice. Early in their marriage, Angela began to understand how important it was for her to support Pascual in spite of his having to be away from her so much for various activities. It must have been difficult for her because of the language barrier to reach out to English-speaking Buddhists. Pascual and Angela had/have such a strong and mystical connection, I know they will be together again dancing and striving for world peace. I feel very fortunate to have known Angela. She helped me in more ways than she could know with my Buddhist practice. I love you and miss you, Angela.
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Diane Graham-Gladden
John Geraci
August 14, 2006
It was an honor to speak, and chant with both of them. They showed me that I was only scratching the surface of my own potential. They never missed an oppurtunity to encourage someone else. Angela Del Moral Olivera touched my life and she will be missed, but never forgotten.
Pohai Kirkland
August 13, 2006
A Hui Hou to both Angela (the angel of peace) and her comrade Pascual. I'm sure they are reunited in thier forever lasting dance on Eagle Peack, together!
Pohai Kirkland
[email protected]
on Hawai`i's Big Island (Waikoloa)
Rebecca Suzan Osterberg
August 8, 2006
I will remember you with your shining eyes and brilliant smile...singing to you and our friends, old and new, at FNCC; my voice trembling, knowing how much you had faced~never imagining the pain you had yet to overcome. I will see your face every time I sing. Dance, angel of peace...dance.
Marybeth McCarthy
August 8, 2006
I have such a sweet memory of talking with Angela on her birthday, the day after a special performance at FNCC. She thought Pascaul would forget, being so busy with setting up the performance, both theirs and the other artists. He had not, and she was carry the dozen roses he had sent her! When I told her how encouraged I was by her dance performance, she gave me one of the roses. I still have it, on my alter.
Lori Scott Billings
August 8, 2006
I am deeply saddened by both Pascual's and now Angela's death. Of course, their lives and faith were so strong and they reached out and helped so many people along the way. However, the most indelible memory I have of them was at the old Chicago Community Center on Foster Avenue way back in the 70's. I happened to be there one night for a World Tribune staff meeting and that same night, Ted Osaki performed Pascual's and Angela's wedding service -- and they invited everyone in the building to come into the main Gohonzon room and share their happiness & joy! After Mr. Osaki completed the ceremony, Pascual & Angela began to dance spontaneously to express their love and joy...it was an AMAZING experience, and this is the way I will always remember them - beautiful and strong and united in their love for each other and their Buddhist practices for Kosenrufu.
BAMGBOYE AFOLABI, MD
August 7, 2006
I saw her and her husband once in Japan, performing during an SGI event. She was a dream, floating in an eternal garden. I join others in wishing her fortunate rebirth in her next life.
SGI-Nigeria
Doris Edwards
August 7, 2006
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Angela Olivera. I will be forever appreciative to Angela for participating and dancing in the Southeast Zone Victory Meeting which was held in Washington, DC on March 13, 2005. Angela's bright smile and never defeated spirit will be missed.
Joy Williams
August 6, 2006
I saw Angela last year at the YPG conference at Soka University. She was so radiant and inspiring. The youth loved her as we all did. I remember my last vision of her smiling and twirling in a dance surrounded by the vibrant SGI youth. She and Pascual are treasures beyond description.
Angel Williams
August 5, 2006
Angela, I can't imagine FNCC or arts division without your energy and love, but more than that, I can't imagine you without Pascual. I know you're together now. Everything is as it should be. I'll miss you from the bottom of my heart.
My eternal love and respect
fofana djeneba
August 5, 2006
I will remember of two beautiful people symbolysing love...My deepest sympaties.
Mary Bamburak
August 5, 2006
May you continue to dance on the eternal stage of Myoho. Sincerely, Mary R. Bamburak Northern Ohio Area SGI.
Harsh Mishra
August 5, 2006
I saw Angela perform only once in Washington DC. I wrote my impression of her spirit on my website, "The deceased world renowned Flamingo dancer Pascual Olivera 's dancing partner and wife Angela's spirit touched everyone's heart and epitomized what a true victory means in life. Ovecoming the grief of her beloved husband - who never stopped thinking about others - and her own momentous challenge of overcoming arthiritis, Angela's flemingo dance shook the universal stage as a true proof of the unlimited power of faith ... her heartfelt appreciation for people signified her deep connection. Adorned in the costume of tricolored flag of the SGI, she performed her dance and I felt she embodied the winning spirit and the righteousness of the mentor. Without even realizing, I was moved to tears again and again. She left an unetchable lifetime impression in my heart. " My prayers for this wonderful person moving forward in her eternal journey with her soulmate Pascual ...
Tina Rubin
August 5, 2006
Angela was a living angel. I met her at the Florida Nature and Culture Center during two arts division conferences, and her spirit uplifted the entire room. Whenever we would tell her how much she encouraged us, she would bow and say "It's YOU who encourage me!" I can see her dancing across the heavens with her beloved Pascual, and I know she will return soon, with him, to begin anew. Just thinking of her life brings joy.
Barbie Traynor
August 4, 2006
Angela was so inspiring to us as she danced at the Denver Culture center just a few months ago. She danced with and without music and she was breathtaking. She inspired all of those present including myself to chant and to be a great disciple. I know that she will continue to dance and inspire others in her next life. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched and inspired.
Joe Anderies
August 4, 2006
Angela, we will all be mindful of your wonderful dances and how we might embue these into our many different paths in daily life. I hope to look for you and Pascual dancing among us!
Elaine Bridges
August 3, 2006
Angela was a member of my district, Jefferson Park District in Chicago, where she always spoke about the magnificient power of the Gohonzon, her great appreciation and respect for President Ikeda and the beauty of our lives. She said we should appreciate life at all times. We will miss her very much but will always remain inspired by her pure faith in Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and her kind words to all members and guests at our meetings. Angela made our world a better place to live.
Larry Miller
August 3, 2006
Many of the members, here in Houston, were profoundly encouraged by Angela and Pascual's courageous and beautiful lives. I, personally, felt deeply moved by their dancing and spirit to fight for Kosen Rufu till the end. They will definitely live on in our hearts. I'm sure they are dancing joyfully together once again. Larry and Margaret Miller.
Carol Woodard
August 3, 2006
Angela, I will miss your soft voice, shiny eyes and the most beautiful smile in the world. Just Keep on Dancing!
karen yossef
August 3, 2006
sooner rather than later the Olivera dance again.....
you are both in my daily prayers
Linda Kaye
August 3, 2006
I am saddened by the passing of Angela. I had a very
nice conversation with her after her last performance at Ikeda Auditorium in June 2004, just before I moved from LA to Oklahoma. She was so nervous about performing for Sensei (which she was to do the following week). I told her I would send her daimoku every step of the way. She was so sweet and very lovely. When I heard her experience of performing for President Ikeda, and how he danced with her, I was moved to tears of joy. Of course, I can take no credit as there were many people chanting for her at the time, but I can say that I definitely felt very much a part of her experience. I am also so encouraged by her and Pascual; their eternal love for each other and their profound faith in Buddhism. I feel so lucky to have had a few wonderful encounters with both of them, be able to have worked with them on various culture festivals and shows and am determined to follow their lead and continue their spirit of shakubuku.
Clyde & Mary Smith
August 2, 2006
Angela, we thank you for showing us with your life the gosho titled Happiness In This World. "There is no true happiness for human beings other than chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Suffer what there is to suffer, enoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo." Thank you making this gosho come alive in every possible way. We love you, always,
Anita Artzner
August 2, 2006
You taught me to live the rhythm of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. I will do this.
Angela Del Moral Olivera in Hawaii 2005
laura Hamm-Goetschel
August 1, 2006
Angela Del Moral Olivera is the most encouraging, warm and charming human being I have ever known. She will always be my shining example of real inner and outer beauty. She is pure passion-pure heart.
One of the things I will treasure the most from our friendship was how she had a remarkable talent for making me (and countless others) feel truly special, unique and deserving.
The first time I ever saw her perform, I was mezmerized by her passionate and fluid dancing and her ability to touch the hearts of every person in the audience. You could tell in a heartbeat that she was and will always be a very, very, very extraordinary person.
Becky Reigle
August 1, 2006
The news of your death has been both hard and a reason
for me to read and study more to understand my practice and
my life. I know that Pasqual, Remie and you had to have
realized your lives' mission before each of your passing.
I treasure my own life, my family, friends and members more after
trying to better understand all that has happened with the Olivera
family. It hurts to see Ray and Pam and the kids go through these struggles.
I won't allow myself to imagine any less than strength and courage
to follow.
Angela, I pray for your happiness. And I promise you that Ray, Pam, Amy, Danny, Mr. Olivera and Sparky will forever have my love and support.
Nam myoho renge kyo.
Phyllis Goodson
August 1, 2006
For one who summons up one's faith and chants Nam-myoho-renge-kyo...the life of this person will be received into the hands of a thousand Buddhas, who will free them of all fear and keep them from falling into the evil paths of existence. (WND, 216)
Barbara McBee
August 1, 2006
We all will miss Angela's bright face and sweet smile. The gifts she gave us will resonate throughout our lives and in our memories for lifetimes...thank you for sharing them with us.It is my treasure to have been a small part of the life that grandly gave so much to so many, with such elegance and determination....Brava, Angela....
Milka Stanojevich
August 1, 2006
My deepest sympathies to family and friends of Pascual and Angela. I had the pleasure of knowing both of them years ago. They were kind and charming people. I was shocked to hear of Pascual's death just a short time ago and then to hear of Angela's death so soon afterwards, made me believe that life and dance without her partner was unthinkable. I will always cherish their memory in my heart.
carmel rolon
July 31, 2006
I was saddened by the death of Mrs Olivera. In 2003 I had the privilege of taking care of her husband during his illness and many visits to the hospital. I was at awe at the love they had for each other and I enjoyed how they spoke about dancing time. He would say that she was a prima ballerina and she would beam and say he was the very best dancer. So I am very sure that there is a major dance in Heaven at this moment. My deepest sympathies to both families. Many of our nurses remember the Oliveras and have asked to convey their sympathies also.
Joyce Sikes
July 30, 2006
We moved to Florida in March, 2003 after living next door to Pascual and Angela for 12 years. They were a very unique couple. We had been there at the beginning of Pascual's cancer battle, but were not there at the end. There have been a few telephone talks with Angela since he died. I was shocked to hear that she had gotten sick and died in her beloved Spain. I'm sorry that there will not be any more conversations, but I have a very wonderful legacy from them. When they saw I had a bell collection from my travels, they were so excited to contribute to it. I will always remember them when I look at those special bells from Russia, Croatia, Beijing, Korea, Europe, so many South American countries and several more from all the ports they visited while dancing for the cruiseline. I helped watch their townhouse and was rewarded with these loving gifts. My husband, Bob and I will never forget them. Our sympathy to her family and friends.
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