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Olivia Avila Araujo

02/19/1927 - 10/01/2012

Olivia Avila Araujo obituary, 02/19/1927-10/01/2012, Santa Maria, CA

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02/19/1927

DIED

10/01/2012

Olivia Araujo Obituary

Olivia Avila Araujo
After a long struggle with Alzheimer's and in the presence of her loving family, Olivia Avila died at the age of 85 on Monday, October 1, 2012. Olivia was born in the charming small town of Santa Cruz on the beautiful island of Flores in the Azores on February 19, 1927. She was the second oldest child of Carlos Alexandre Avila and Deolinda Ferreira Avila.
In 1947, she married her true love Jose Pedro Araujo and their union was blessed with two children. They lived in Santa Cruz until 1967 at which point they came to America in search of better opportunities. They settled in Santa Maria and lived happily until Jose's unexpected death in 1981.
Since then Olivia kept very busy being the ever-loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She always enjoyed making and baking for her family, especially everyone's favorite, her famous marble cake. Olivia will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Emilia Fatima and Antonio Carreira and her son Carlos Avila Araujo; seven grandchildren: Jack Carreira (married to Nannette), Olivia Alvarez (married to Guadalupe), Cristina Lopes (married to Jordan), Carla Seideman, Lisa Davis (married to Stephen), Marissa Ribeiro, and Joseph Araujo; and nine great- grandchildren: Chelsea and Josh Carreira, Victoria and Joseph Alvarez, Jianna and Gabriella Lopes, Istanie Seideman and Lucy and Alice Davis. She is also survived by one sister, Matilde Medina who still resides Santa Cruz das Flores Azores. Olivia was predeceased by her sister Maria Correia and brother Antonio Avila.
Services for Olivia will be held this week at St. Mary's the Assumption Church located on 414 E. Church Street in Santa Maria and will include a rosary on Thursday, October 4th at 7:00 p.m. and a Catholic funeral mass Friday, October 5th at 9:30 a.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moreno Mortuary, Santa Maria.

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Published by Santa Maria Times from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2012.

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Elizabeth Alvernaz-Dollete

October 3, 2012

Cristina & family. I'm so sorry u have to go through this. I know it's so hard. She isn't suffering, she's in a better place. Looking down on all of u. Stay strong. That's what she would want. I love you guys. R.I.P Señora Olivia

Nancy & Jose Antonetti

October 3, 2012

Our condolences to all your family for your loss.

Kara Lopes

October 3, 2012

I would like to send my condolences to everyone. I am truly sorry that you have had to experience such a terrible loss. Please keep her in your heart and keep her alive within your spirits.

All My Love

Carl Sousa

October 3, 2012

Fatima and family:
Our sincere condolences. May your mom rest in peace. It will be 4 years tomorrow that my mom passed away.
With love,
Carl and Elaine Sousa

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