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Manuela Olivas Obituary

MANUELA MOLINAR OLIVAS Manuela Molinar Olivas was born in Presidio, Texas, on May 25, 1915, and passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2006, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernardo Olivas; and a son, Armando Olivas. The family wishes to thank the staff of Hope Manor for the loving care they provided for over five years and to Nancy Hinds Hospice for the comfort and support provided on her final days. She is survived by two sons, Ernest Olivas of Visalia and Jesse Olivas of Fresno; a grandson raised as her own, Alfaro Lopez of Fresno; two daughters, Aurora Soto of Fresno, and Gloria West of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; a granddaughter raised as her own, Gracie Medina of Fresno; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Wednesday, Aug- ust 16, 2006, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John's Cathedral on Thursday, August 17, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Fresno Memorial Gardens. WHITEHURSTSullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home1525 E. Saginaw (559)227-4048

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Published by Fresno Bee from Aug. 16 to Aug. 23, 2006.

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The Fresno Bee

August 18, 2006

May the love and support of your family and friends carry you through this difficult time. Thank you for placing your tribute notice in our newspaper.

Betty Martinez

August 16, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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August 15, 2006

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