Pedro G. "Pete" Olivo

Pedro "Pete" G. Olivo of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 72. He lost his battle to cancer and gave his love to his family until he took his very last breath. A wonderful husband and father who was devoted to his family and his Lord, Jesus Christ. Pete lived his life that honored Him above all else in everything he did and is now rejoicing in Heaven!

He was born on December 3, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas to Simona (Garzes) Olivo and Juan S. Olivo. He married and dearly loved his wife, Maria Adela Centeno on June 5, 1976. They were blessed with four children and many grandchildren during their 49 years of marriage.

Pete moved to Kosciusko County in 1973 and worked for 46 years at R.R. Donnelley in Warsaw. A man who was a hard worker his entire life, an honest and dependable provider, and a perfect role model to his family. Showing by example how to be a responsible and supportive husband and father who prioritized his family's well-being above all else. Putting their needs first for their happiness and security. He dearly loved his family and loved to make sure his children and grandchildren were provided for. Pete was a selfless and thoughtful man, who would rather give than receive. He enjoyed bringing lunch to his family, sharing his knowledge and life-skills to everyone and he LOVED playing pool at Rex's Rendezvous in Warsaw with his family and friends. Pete was known as the Candy Man who enjoyed giving out chocolate to anyone he would meet and of course the wonderful sound of his voice excitedly yelling "Bonzai!" to his grandchildren.

Pete was a long-time member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Warsaw, where he will be missed by his church family and will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Adela Olivo (Warsaw, IN); son, Lorenzo (Tara) Olivo (Lafayette, IN); three daughters, Marina Rodriguez (Warsaw, IN); Maribel (Nain) Rios (Warsaw, IN); and Isabel (Humberto) Malagon (Warsaw, IN). Also surviving are his beloved fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild; as well as three brothers, Juan Olivo (Milford, IN); Raul Olivo (San Antonio, TX); Lorenzo (Mary) Olivo (San Antonio, TX); four sisters, Terry (Ramiro) Rivera (Houston, TX); Linda (Eddie) Hernandez (San Antionio, TX); Cynthia Olivo (San Antonio, TX); and Simona (Jose) Flores (Goshen, IN). He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Rose and two sisters, Sara Mello and Beatrice Perez.

Friends and family may visit from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

Pedro's life will be celebrated with a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 225 Gilliam Drive, Warsaw, Indiana and celebrated by Father Fernando Jimenez. A graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to Fellowship Missions, P.O. Box 382, Winona Lake, Indiana 46590.

************************************************************

Pedro "Pete" G. Olivo, de Warsaw, Indiana, falleció en su casa rodeado de su amada familia el sábado 15 de noviembre de 2025, a la edad de 72 años. Perdió la batalla contra el cáncer y dedicó su amor a su familia hasta su último aliento. Un esposo y padre maravilloso, consagrado a su familia y a su Señor Jesucristo. Pete vivió una vida que lo honró por encima de todo en cada una de sus acciones y ahora se regocija en el Cielo.

Nació el 3 de diciembre de 1952 en San Antonio, Texas, hijo de Simona (Garzes) Olivo y Juan S. Olivo. Se casó con su amada esposa, María Adela Centeno, el 5 de junio de 1976. Juntos tuvieron cuatro hijos y muchos nietos durante sus 49 años de matrimonio.

Pete se mudó al condado de Kosciusko en 1973 y trabajó durante 46 años en R.R. Donnelley en Warsaw. Un hombre trabajador toda su vida, un proveedor honesto y confiable, y un ejemplo a seguir para su familia. Les demostró con su ejemplo cómo ser un esposo y padre responsable y comprensivo, que priorizaba el bienestar de su familia por encima de todo. Anteponía sus necesidades a su felicidad y seguridad. Amaba profundamente a su familia y se aseguraba de que sus hijos y nietos tuvieran todo lo necesario. Pete era un hombre desinteresado y considerado, que prefería dar a recibir. Disfrutaba llevando el almuerzo a su familia, compartiendo sus conocimientos y experiencias con todos, y le encantaba jugar al billar en Rex's Rendezvous en Warsaw con su familia y amigos. Pete era conocido como el "Hombre de los Dulces", que disfrutaba regalando chocolate a todo el que se encontraba, y por supuesto, el maravilloso sonido de su voz gritando con entusiasmo "¡Bonzai!" a sus nietos.

Pete fue miembro de la parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Warsaw durante muchos años, donde su comunidad parroquial lo extrañará profundamente y será recordado con cariño por su esposa, Adela Olivo (Warsaw, Indiana); su hijo, Lorenzo (Tara) Olivo (Lafayette, Indiana); sus tres hijas, Marina Rodríguez (Warsaw, Indiana); Maribel (Nain) Ríos (Warsaw, Indiana); e Isabel (Humberto) Malagón (Warsaw, Indiana). También le sobreviven sus queridos catorce nietos y un bisnieto; así como tres hermanos, Juan Olivo (Milford, Indiana); Raúl Olivo (San Antonio, Texas); Lorenzo (Mary) Olivo (San Antonio, Texas); cuatro hermanas, Terry (Ramiro) Rivera (Houston, Texas); Linda (Eddie) Hernández (San Antonio, Texas); Cynthia Olivo (San Antonio, Texas); y Simona (José) Flores (Goshen, Indiana). Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, su nieta Rose y sus dos hermanas, Sara Mello y Beatrice Perez.

Familiares y amigos podrán visitar la funeraria Redpath-Fruth, ubicada en 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana, el jueves 20 de noviembre de 2025, de 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.

La vida de Pedro será celebrada con una misa de funeral el viernes 21 de noviembre de 2025, a las 10:00 a.m., en la Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, ubicada en 225 Gilliam Drive, Warsaw, Indiana. La misa será oficiada por el Padre Fernando Jiménez. Posteriormente, se realizará el sepelio en el Cementerio Oakwood, Warsaw, Indiana.

Se pueden realizar donaciones conmemorativas a Fellowship Missions, P.O. Box 382, Winona Lake, Indiana 46590.