Olivia Austein Marsala, 24, passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Olivia was born Jan. 9, 1985, in Omaha, Neb., to Kelli and Tunde Obazee. She graduated from Richland High School in 2003 and continued her education at Cornell University. She was the volunteer coordinator with Odyssey HealthCare of Temple. Olivia was a great athlete. She loved to run cross country, play soccer and enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and fishing.
Survivors: Husband, John Marsala; son, Blaise Marsala; parents, Kelli and Tunde Obazee; brothers, Don Jones, Osasuyi and Omoruyi Obazee; sisters, Akugbeoretin Obazee and Valinteen Ross and husband, Oscar; nieces, Merea and Nylah; nephew, Oscar; aunts and uncles, David and Nancy Rutherford, Brian and Shannon Seals, Gale and Dwayne White, and Jeannette and Gerald Johnson; and grandmother, Ella Niles.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Feb. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Olivia Marsala

33 Entries

Mario

June 16, 2023

I posted a few minutes ago,I got the costume wrong but I figured if share this picture from Halloween. Hopefully a new memory. So much cake that day!

Mario

June 16, 2023

Not sure what brought you to the forefront of my memories today but your family and be rest assured that you are never forgotten. You were the volunteer coordinator when I was at Odyssey and found some old Halloween pictures from 2008. I think you were Dorothy. How time flies. You were always an inspiration in kindness.

Theresa Tyler

November 9, 2009

Although I didn't konw Olivia; she graduated with my niece, Emily Runnels Young, in 2003. You're in my thoughts and prayers at loosing this young woman with everything going for her so soon.

May God comfort you always, Theresa Tyler

Stephanie Sepulveda

February 24, 2009

Im Johns cousin Stephanie. I never had the pleasure of meeting Olivia but from all i've heard she was an amazing person. I've only seen pictures of her but it seems as though she had a smile that could cheer up an entire room. My heart is with all who knew and loved olivia. She will be greatly missed by many. My prayers are with John and Blaizy at this very moment. I wish everyone the best :D Im sorry for your loss...

Jeremy & Kimberly Warner

February 20, 2009

There will always be a dear place in our hearts for you. We will miss you terrbily. You were a wonderful wife, mother and friend and now our angel. We love you!

Scott, Kristina & Payton Cappe

February 19, 2009

You were such a great friend and neighbor to us, I have nothing but wonderful memories that I will cherish with both our families! Scott, Payton and I will miss you so much, moving back to Harker Heights won't be the same without you!

Clark Schreiber

February 18, 2009

you will be missed, but never forgotten....
i love you guys...

Collin Marsala

February 14, 2009

You were dearly loved, and you will be dearly missed.

Ron Marsala

February 12, 2009

I never met you but I am sure you were a good person.

kathy hudson

February 9, 2009

I just found out that olivia passed away. i was her high school cross-country coach. my heart breaks for all of her family. i am not for sure what happened, but i know this is a very tough time for all those who knew and loved her.you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. i am very thankful for my short time with olivia. my life is better because of it. god bless all her family. coach hudson

Shana Stroud

February 8, 2009

I graduated with Olivia and played soccer with her in high school, she was a very sweet girl, my prayers are with her family.

Henrietta (Hedy) Taylor Knight

February 7, 2009

Dear Kelli,
You will miss your daughter, but place your grief in God's hands. Give Him the opportunity to bring you peace. Olivia cannot return to you, but you will be able to see her again and then there will be no more goodbye's. Olivia is at peace now and the pains of life that were so severe are gone. My invitation to call me anytime is still open.

Your Second Cousin,
Hedy

nicole esparza

February 7, 2009

You are i my prayers.

Tabatha Jordan

February 7, 2009

I've known John just about my whole life,But I've never met Olivia.I know your going to missed dearly Olivia. John you and Blaise are in my prayers.

Aunt Shannon,Uncle Brian, and Brian Jr. Seals

February 6, 2009

We love you Olivia and we will miss you. We love you family. Sorry you had to leave us so soon. God Bless you all. Seals Family in Washington

Paula Corrington

February 5, 2009

After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.
I Thessalonians 4:17
My thoughts and prayers are with those who loved and lived closest to Olivia.

Michael & Terri Messina and Family

February 5, 2009

To the family of Olivia,
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Jay, we are thinking of you during this difficult time, and we pray that angels surround you and carry you untill your feet come back underneath you.

Melissa Hartmann

February 5, 2009

Dear Olivia

You will forever be missed and loved in my heart and thanks for all you did when you were here you taught me so much of the ropes and now I can learn on more we will forever carry your torch we will carry the legacy on in your honor we love you.

Linda"Tah" Bergmann

February 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God keep you for all time in his loving arms.

Jennifer K Marsala

February 5, 2009

Olivia I really dont know what to say...you've left this world too soon, my dear...so until we meet again...you'll be always in my heart...ILVU-your sister in-law.

Tammy Ramsey, Office Manager Odyssey HealthCare

February 5, 2009

Liv-
Words cannot express the loss we are feeling here at Odyssey. We loved you so much. You have such a beautiful smile and your eyes always brightened the room. I had a nick name for you "Olive Oil" and your trademark stuck with you when you moved your arm like Popeye. The Angels took you away to soon, but they only select the best. I miss you so much and so proud to call you my friend. We will never ever forget you and what an impact you made on all of those you touched. God Blessed us with one of his special angels even though it was only for a short time. May God Bless your family and friends. You were truly loved by your Odyssey Family.

Jeremy and Lissie Clifford

February 5, 2009

My husband and I are long time friends of John, but we never had the pleasure of meeting Olivia. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Janice l Marsala

February 5, 2009

LIVI..God blessed you from the beginning and will keep you always. We loved you very much, and all the previous sentiments of your friends and family sum up what we all feel. Thanks for your wonderful smile and friendship, we will miss you totally! Mother-in-law Janice and your Kennedy Aunts-in-law....Gayle, Paula, Christy, Nancy and Kim XO'S

Robin Bartmess Patient Care Manager Odyssey Temple

February 5, 2009

Words cannot express the saddness that all of us who knew and loved Olivia are feeling now. Let us try to gain strength from our memories of her beautiful smile and caring spirit.
She had the ability to leave footprints on the hearts of everyone she knew. I pray for peace for her family especially her precious baby boy Blaise. We love you Olivia.

Stephanie Jennings

February 5, 2009

If I'm not mistaken I went to school with Olivia and her sister Valinteen we all used to live in Euless in the Manchester Apts. Its sad to know that somebody you went to school with has lost their life at a young age...May God be with this family in there time of need.

Stephanie Jennings(Thomas)

Shelley Wilde

February 5, 2009

I will miss a very special friend. Your smile lights up a room. You were a very special person to a lot of people. Your genuine concern and love for others was amazing. God must have needed you for a special reason. We will never understand but will be selfish of our loss.

Ralph McCulloh

February 5, 2009

Olivia sat in next cubicle from me, she often asked me for information about our patients. She was a lovely, outgoing person, and I will miss her.

Gary D. Baxley

February 5, 2009

May the Lord's presence give you comfort and peace. We are praying for the family.

God Bless!

Gary D. Baxley, Chaplain
Odyssey HealthCare, Temple, TX

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