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Elvira Oliver Obituary

Elvira Otondo Oliver, 84, a lifelong resident of Buckeye and Glendale, AZ passed away March 10, 2004. Mrs. Oliver was born November 10, 1919 in Winslow, AZ to a Basque sheep ranching family. She is survived by daughters Susan T. Siwiec (George Cooper) of Orchard Park, NY, Sarah M. Lieberman (Richard S. Lieberman) of Paris, France, Shelley E. Oliver (Edward J. Donahue) of Phoenix, brothers J.Y. and Robert Otondo, sisters Sarah Otondo and Carmen Washburn, Shelley's daughters Francesca and Danielle Montenegro, her daughter Sarah's two step-children and granddaughter, loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rosary and memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2004 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 4715 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. Private burial pending. The family extends its deepest appreciation to the staff of The Gardiner Home, Hospice of the Valley, during her final days. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Gardiner Home, Hospice of the Valley, 1522 W. Myrtle Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 13, 2004.

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amanda mellor

March 22, 2004

To Elvira's Family - I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed working with your mother. She had such a wonderful sense of humor and was always very kind to me. I'll miss her very much. Love - Amanda Mellor

Bob & Sharon Sapp

March 14, 2004

The whole Sapp family want to extend our Sympathy to you and yours. We have such fond memories

of watching you girl's grow up.(Mimi and Shelley.) From across the street. Sending love and Prayers.

RALPH WATKINS

March 13, 2004

HOWDY:

LOVE TO ALL.

TO MANY YEARS BETWEEN VISITS.

TELL ALL THE FAMILY HELLO.

WILL NOT BE AT THE SERVICE.

MOTHER-IN-LAW IN HOSPICE AND THE

TIME IS SHORT.

BUCEYE IS NOT THE SLEEPY TOWN WE ALL

KNEW.

WITH RESPECT

RALPH AND PAT WATKINS

FLAGSTAFF

Pat Long

March 13, 2004

Mimi and Shelley, I dont even know if you guys remember me. I lived in Buckeye right down the street when I was little and we used to play together evey day/with me and my sisters Mike and Mary Long. One of my fondest memories is when we wrote a letter to President Kennedy and we actually got signed pictures of him, his wife and kids. Do you remember? Anyway I saw the obituary for your mom and wanted to say how sorry I was to hear it. You all take care and my condolences to you. Fondly, your old friend Pat Long

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