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Alvin Olivier Obituary

OLIVIER Alvin Joseph Olivier Jr. died peacefully late Saturday evening, May 25, 2013, during his 83rd year. Service: Was 1 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in the chapel at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Fort Worth. Born in New Orleans, La., A.J. was the son of Alvin Joseph and Beatrice Scivicque Olivier. He married the former Katherine May Sauro in 1955 and taught in New Orleans for 23 years. Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, he and Katherine moved to Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Shirley Lanzl. Survivors: In addition to his wife, A.J. is survived by his children, Brian David Olivier and Shelley, Shawn Gerard Olivier and Laurie, Deidre Olivier Bishop, Darren Patrick Olivier and Kaye, Jody Michael Olivier and Lisa and Rachel Katherine Olivier; grandchildren, Colin, Evan, Shawn II, Lauren, Steven, Marisa, Anthony, Jody Jr. and Cameron; brothers and their wives, Gerald Lee and Merline Olivier and Donald and Darlene Olivier; and nieces and nephews and their families.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 18 to Jun. 23, 2013.

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June 21, 2013

You and your family were so blessed to have a wonderful, loving man like your father. My your precious memories warm your hearts and God's grace strengthen you now and forever more!!!

Always your sister, always your friend,
Maymette

Rachel Olivier

June 21, 2013

My father was indeed of man of wisdom, knowledge, kind words, equality, and humor. He welcomed many into our homes and our lives. He legacy will continue to live on through his children and grandchildren, and through others he has touched. You will be missed, though your memories will forever live on. I will miss you my daddy, MY DALLY! I love you.... Rachel

Olivier Laurie

June 20, 2013

I will always miss you,and thank you for the good advice you gave to me when I was young.

Shannon Camese

June 20, 2013

I wish I could explain the pain I feel for ou guy's you will always be in my prayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mr.Olivier nad Mrs.Katherine Opened their home to me as a child on Pittari and I know nothing about racisim!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE U GUYS AND AM PRAYING FOR YOU!!!!!!!Contact Me Rachel [email protected] or 832-439-9450

Virginia Willicott Hauck

June 19, 2013

Ninth grade English.. Edna Karr 1966. What a great teacher. My deepest sympathy!

Brian Dickmann

June 19, 2013

The Olivier Family,

My condolences on the loss of your father. I can still remember Mr. Olivier at all of the St. Andrew functions as well as DeLaSalle. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brian Dickmann

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