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JESSE J. OLIVAREZ Sr.

JESSE OLIVAREZ Obituary

Jesse J. Olivarez, Sr., 72, passed on to heaven on Saturday, July 9, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 W. 75th, Shawnee, Kan., with Fr. Jim Ludwikoski as celebrant. Burial will follow at the Resurrection Cemetery, 8321 Quivira, Lenexa, Kan. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. Contributions are suggested to the Good Shepherd Church and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave., Atchison, Kan. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. Flower arrangements can be sent to the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Jesse J. Olivarez was born on Nov. 1, 1938, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Ramon and Juanita (Alvarado) Olivarez. He graduated from Argentine High School. He was married to Mary Rachel Perez on Nov. 28, 1959, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Kansas City, Mo., and they were devoted to one another for over 52 years. Jesse's lifetime employment was Owens Corning Fiberglass, Specter Freight, Linde Union Carbine, and retired from Beaufort Transfers. He was co-owner of Mi Familia and Chuy's Restaurants which were both a family business for 20 years. He was a member of the Teamsters, Knights of Columbus, and St. John the Evangelist, and presently a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Jesse was an accomplished story and joke teller to all. Big hearted and a warm caring soul. The most important role and greatest success in his life was the love, faith, and devotion to his family, which brought him much joy. He is survived by his loving wife, Rachel, of the home, a proud father of Vincent, Beatrice, Martin, Mark, Ramon, John, David and Elizabeth, six daughters-in-law, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brother, Ramon Ramirez, and his dear extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Jesse James Olivarez, Jr., his parents, a brother, Henry Olivarez and two sisters, Beatrice Olivarez and Ramona Ramirez. He will forever be dearly loved and missed by all those who had the honor of knowing him, he left a footprint in our lives and from Jesse - " I'm really glad you got to see me."

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jul. 12, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for JESSE OLIVAREZ

22 Entries

belinda bardo

July 6, 2012

mi tio will forever be in mi corazon.te quiero mucho con amor Belinda y Brian y zoey y bella too

Bradley Renaud

July 18, 2011

Like me, he was a quite the talker, and I was alway interested in whatever he had to say. I'm very sorry for your loss and Jesse is now in a better place.

Laura Alvarado

July 16, 2011

Mr. Olivarez was a great man and will be missed by so many. I applaud you all on the TRUE CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE at the funeral. Liz did a spectacular job keeping things upbeat...the way he would have wanted it to be! I believe that heaven is different for each of us. I think his heaven has all of his family and friends that have passed before along with a whole new audience for him. They are all celebrating him joining them right now! He know you guys will all take care of your mom and each other here so he is at peace with God. Be happy for the times you had and cherish all those wonderful memories! We love you all and will continue with the prayers for your healing here on earth.

belinda bardo

July 15, 2011

te quiero mucho mi tio con amor Belinda y Brian Zoey y Bella

Sara & Joe Candelario

July 13, 2011

Dear Rachel and Family,
If we had a penny for each time we talk in the Candelario Family about Mia Familia and the good food and good friends, we would be rich. Our kids remember Rachel & Jesse always encouraging them to try something new, but they always went for the sopa. Jesse was always joking and smiling - a great memory to have. Our prayers are with you all.

Myra Weber

July 13, 2011

To All of the Olivarez family
My prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. Even though I only new your father/grandfather a short time, he was such a special person, so much fun to be around. You could just see and feel how much he love all of you. He always made us feel so welcome and part of the family. You are very blessed to have had him to guide you thru life. I know we feel blessed to have known him.

Lori Robinson

July 13, 2011

Olivarez’s –
My heart goes out to each of you for your loss. There aren’t enough words to comfort the pain you are feeling but there are words to celebrate his many gifts. To know Jess’s family is to know Jesse. Each of you is strong, dedicated, loyal, welcoming, and most of all fun. There is never a shortage of laughter when the Olivarez’s are around. The bond that you have with each other is a rarity and that is why so many people wanted to be a part of your family. You guys are amazing and I pray that your bond is stronger now than ever because just as Jess always had a great story, his legacy will forever be alive in the stories and jokes each of you continue to tell.
So cry when you need to and laugh when you can because even though he has moved on, he will forever be alive within you. Much love to you guys.

Butch & Connie Brown

July 13, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss of such a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

David Gharst

July 12, 2011

To Jesse's family,
I was very sad today when I heard of Jesse's passing. What a joy it was to see him everyday while he worked at Beaufort Transfer. I drove for H&W Motor Express and we would see each other several times a day at different customers docks. He would always throw his hand up and with a loud Hi Dave, he would greet me, even if we had just seen each other moments before at another dock. He always had a silly joke and would laugh after telling it. I always saw that big smile when I saw Jesse.He talked of his family often and I knew how much he loved all of you. I pray that his memories, his laughter and his love will live in each one of you forever. And Jesse yes it was good to see you. Rest in Peace my friend.

Scott Plough

July 12, 2011

I remember the days when we used to come into the resturant down in Argentine. Jesse and Rachel always made me feel like a part of the family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Nichole Sumner

July 12, 2011

Dear Olivarez family. Just wanted to let you know that all of your are in our prayers. Rachel, you and Jess have an amazing family. You all have welcomed me and my family in with open arms. Jess always kept us laughing. We love all of you and he will truly be missed.

Nichole Sumner

July 12, 2011

To the whole Olivarez family. You all are in our prayers. Rachel, you and Jess have an amazing family and are so willing to welcome anyone into it. Both of you and your family have taken me any my family in as one of their own. We love all of you very much. Jess always kept us laughing. Take care

Ernestine Cecena-Robles

July 12, 2011

Rachel & Family,
So sorry for your loss. He was such a kind & friendly man. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

July 12, 2011

Rachel I am so sorry for your Loss..It just seem like yesterday we were teenagers..Jesse well be greatly missed..My prayers are with
you...Mary Rose(Diaz) Audello

Dorothy Cullum

July 12, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We've shared many good times over the nearly 30 years since my sister joined your family. His smile and laughter will definitely be missed by all. His legacy is the wonderful family he left behind.

Donald Hutchison

July 12, 2011

he didn't really even know me other than i was Marty's cousin, but he still always greeted me with a very welcoming smile and was happy to point me in the direction of the food

Rosie Oropeza

July 12, 2011

Rachel, i am so sorry to hear about Mr. Olivarez, my mom (Rosa) adored both you and your husband, he was a really kind man, I will never forget the kindness and love both of you showed my mom.

July 12, 2011

Dearest Rachel and kids, We were sooo sorry to hear about Jesse's passing. May God's love and comfort give you strenghth, in this time of your great loss. Jesse will be missed by all those who loved and knew him. He was such an incredible and awesome person. Will miss seeing that electric smile of his, when we would run into you kids. God bless and keep you all and rest knowing he is with his heavenly father now, happy and whole. Millie and Gary Morriosn (Raul Alvarado's daughter and husband)

Lori Bongiorno (Canseco)

July 12, 2011

Dearest Tia and Cousins, my most sincere sympathies to you all. I have some of the best memories at Chuy's and family get togethers of my great uncle. I am sure the lord has welcomed him to his kingdom with open arms. My prayers are with you all. Merry meet, merry part and merry meet again. I love you all deeply.

July 12, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rick & Rachel Perez

July 12, 2011

Cousins, May you find strength in the love of family and of friends.
It will be the little things that you will remember,the smiles, the laughter and although it may seem hard right now,
it will be the memories of these little things that help to push
away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
Our prayers are with you. Rose and Santiago Rodriguez

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