Linda Olvera Obituary
Funeral Service for Linda Olvera will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, with Deacon George Holguin officiating. Burial will follow in O'Donnell Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Brownfield Funeral Home, with Rosary at 6:00 pm.
Linda was born on August 6, 1962, to Santiago and Guadalupe De Los Santos in Post, TX. She passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 62.
Linda was united in marriage to Thomas S. Olvera on July 7, 1980, forging a partnership filled with love and laughter until his untimely passing in 1996. Together, they built a family that Linda cherished just as fiercely as she pursued her passions.
A proud graduate of Texas Tech University in 2004, Linda devoted herself to education for 20 years as an ESL Coordinator at Plains Independent School District. Her commitment to her students was unwavering, and her zest for teaching inspired many to reach their full potential.
Linda was a woman who celebrated life in all its forms, relishing the joys of watching her grandchildren play sports and witnessing the growth of her great-grandson. Family gatherings, especially during the holidays, were marked by laughter, love, and spirited games of Loteria, which brought out her playful side and created cherished memories.
We will remember Linda’s quick wit, generosity of spirit, and the profound love she had for her family and friends. Her absence will be deeply felt, yet her legacy will continue to shine brightly through the lives she touched.
Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas S. Olvera; parents, Santiago and Guadalupe De Los Santos; brothers, Leeroy De Los Santos, Manuel De Los Santos, and Alfredo De Los Santos. She is survived by daughters, Melissa J. Olvera and Sara L. Contreras and husband, Trinidad Contreras, Jr.; sisters, Teresa De Leon and husband, Martin, and Maria De Los Santos; brothers, Jimmy De Los Santos and wife, Eva, Andres De Los Santos, and Victor De Los Santos and wife, Patricia; grandchildren, Yrazema O. Perez, Thomas E. Perez, Jenavive A. Perez, Aiden T. Contreras, Lilliana Contreras, and Emiliana Contreras; great-grandson, Mateo Fuentes, and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
120 W. Tate Street P. O. Box 507, Brownfield, TX 79316
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