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Esther Leiva Obituary
December 14, 1957 - July 30, 2023
Esther Olivares Leiva was born in San Angelo, TX to Isaac and Otila Olivares on December 14, 1957 and went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2023.
Esther was a beautiful and loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother, and grandmother who impacted the lives of so many around her. Her two grandchildren were her greatest joy. Esther enjoyed working for the Alamo Heights School district, where she served in multiple roles over 16 years of employment. While she battled cancer for almost four years, she chose to live those four years to the fullest, creating lasting memories that will be cherished forever. We will all miss her smile and the joy and laughter she brought to others.
Esther is preceded in death by her parents, Isaac C. and Otila G. Olivares, brother Isaac Olivares, sister and brother-in-law, Rachel and Cliff Kosub, sister-in-law Angelina Olivares, brother-in-law, John Martin, and niece, Sara Olivares.
Esther is survived by her children Martin Sharp (Mariyah), Aaron Leiva (Jessica), Marisa Leiva, and Andres Leiva; stepchildren, Jacob Leiva and Melissa Leiva Casarez; grandchildren, Shelby and Sawyer Sharp; siblings, Elizabeth Gillespie, Noemi Guevara (Richard), Ruth Martin, David Olivares, Samuel Olivares (Susanna), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 11, 2023 from 12:00pm-2:00pm, with funeral service immediately following from 2:00pm-3:00pm at Sunset Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78218. Reception to follow.
By special request from Esther, we ask that all guests are dressed as colorfully as she lived her life. Please no black attire.
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Gloria Barron
August 10, 2023
Esther, I remember our last conversation when you told me about your cancer, you were so brave. You mentioned how much you wanted to have grandchildren and I'm so grateful that you experienced that blessing, and I know what a wonderful mother and grandmother you were to your family. The memories you made will last forever. You and your family were a true blessing. May our Lord grant peace and comfort to your children. I wish I could be there, but unfortunately I am not able, but my thoughts and prayers are with each of your kids and family. Love you my dear friend! May you Rest in Peace, until we meet again!
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Celisse
August 6, 2023
Sweet Mama Leiva.. may you rest in peace. Thank you for all the advice, laughs, and beautiful memories. Most of all, for being an amazing role model and always supportive to not just her own kids, but their friends. We love you so very much. My deepest and most heart felt condolences to the family. She will be missed.
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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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