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OLVERA, Lewis M. 'Lou'
9/26/1938 - 4/19/2014
Lou died on April 19, 2014 after a long illness. He is always remembered for his clever wit and ability to tell a good story. He loved music and was an avid photographer. He touched the lives of countless students during his long and distinguished career as a High School Spanish and History teacher in the Sacramento School District.
He is preceeded in death by his wife of 45 years, Doreen Olvera, from Belfast, Ireland.
He is survived by son, Lewis Michael, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Sonja and grandaughter, Imogen from Reno, NV; and three sisters from Contra Costa County and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to come and share their stories about Lou.
A 'Celebration of Life' honoring Lou Olvera will be held on June 14, 2014 at Carpaccio's restaurant in Oakley, CA at 1:00PM.
Donations may be made to American Heart Association.
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Anne Marie Merritt
May 25, 2022
Mr. Olvera was a fantastic Spanish teacher and a most excellent human being. I think of him every time I speak Spanish. He had a sharp wit which my parents very much appreciated. Mr. Olvera had high standards with his teaching and grading, and in general pushed us hard to learn our lessons. I'll never forget when he we were all assigned to write a paper entirely in Spanish from his approved list. I chose "La Inquisición Española", which was NOT on the list, but he accepted it anyway. He said my paper was his very favorite.
He is still spoken of fondly, and his lessons and his humor live on still in myself and my family.
Sharon Prassa
July 31, 2015
Miss you every day, Lou.
Tina
April 3, 2015
Mr. Olvera was my favorite teacher. He was so kind to me and I will always remember his classes. He let us make bunuelos in class! I still speak and understand Spanish well thanks to his lessons. He really was a great person.
Dena
June 14, 2014
Mr. Olvera will always be one of my favorite teachers of all time. Thanks for the laughs and education. I will never forget being invited to the "adults-only" Spain trip when you convinced me I could be the translator for a cave tour. Thanks for pushing me to be my best. You will always be remembered.
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Rachel
June 14, 2014
I can't speak enough good words about Mr. Olvera. I speak of him often and how much of an impact he had on my life. I hope to be as good a teacher as he was. I will remember his laughter and kindness to me always. Thanks for being a guiding light Mr. O.
Ruby Dhaliwal
June 14, 2014
The one thing I will never forget is my spanish classes at Hiram Johnson West with Mr. Olvera. He was the greatest and most enthusiastic teacher I had. Thanks for all those years...Ruby..Class of 97
Nathan
June 14, 2014
He was a great teacher who cared for all his students!
Jamie Elliott(Sanchez)
June 14, 2014
You will be missed thank you for trying to teach us Spanish!!! Class of 96
American Heart Association
June 13, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
angela surgeon
June 13, 2014
Generations to come will miss out on the best spanish teacher that ever existed.
Stacey Baxter (Luna) - HJWC '94
June 13, 2014
To the best Spanish Teacher ever, Mr. Olveras! Rest in peace my friend. Thanks for your patience, laughs shared, your goofy looks of disappointment for us girls speaking in class but never really getting mad, funny stories and letting us be late to your class on occasion. You will be missed.
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