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Juan Olivares Obituary
Juan B. Olivares
Juan Olivares, 88, of Gonzales, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad, surrounded by family.
Juan was born March 12, 1923, in Golith, Mexico. He immigrated to the U.S. at 18 years old, lived in Mercedes, Texas for about 25 years until moving to Gonzales in 1966. He operated "Olivares Taxi" for well over 20 years in Texas, and worked in the strawberry business in California; retiring in the 1980's. He greatly enjoyed gardening, visiting casinos and gambling, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his five children; Lety (Robert) Ruybal of Soledad, Elizabeth (Jose) Haro of Soledad, Juan (Katie) Olivares of Gonzales, Adam Olivares of Gonzales, Belinda Olivares of Salinas; 23 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Olivares of Oceanside; and three sisters, Modesta Chavarria of Mexico, Lupe Chavez of Laredo, Texas, Celia Olivares of Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Benigna in 1977; and son, Hugo Cesar in 1994.
Funeral Mass will be held Monday, July 25, 2011 at 11 AM, at Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church, 235 Main St., Soledad, Calif.; Friends may visit one hour prior to funeral at the church.
Burial will take place at Soledad Cemetery District, 1711 Metz Road, Soledad.
Arrangements by Woodyard Funeral Home, 395 East St., Soledad, Calif., 831-678-9100; WoodyardFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Juan Olivares
July 27, 2011
A true character. Much love to the entire families. Keep your heads up always.
July 27, 2011
JUAN OLIVARES
July 26, 2011
My deepest condolences to the entire family of Juan Olivares . I will miss you Don Juan Olivares you were an amazing bestfriend , dad, grandfather you meant everything to me.Siempre te voy a llevar en me mente y en mi corazon.Que descansa en paz DON JUANITO OLIVAREZ y que estes en el lugar que le pertenese que es en el celo eres un( ANGEL ) Lo quiero mucho. Susana (Pebbles)Garza
Alex Guerrero
July 25, 2011
My condolences to the family of Juan ..I remember me and Hugo(son) eating fresh homemade flour tortillas before going to school (Fairview) .
Juan may you rest in peace (dad) ( puro texas!!)
Alex ,lupe,aurora,Alejandro Guerrero .
Gonzales,ca/ Harlingen,Texas
Maria Gamotan
July 25, 2011
To all the members of the Olivares family, my deepest condolences. I have known you father for over 30 years. He used to tell me some great stories and knew how to make me laugh. He was also a great cook. He loved and worried about all of you. I visited with him 30 days ago and saw how tired he was. May you know he is now at peace, resting and with Hugo be his side. My love and prayers to you
BENIGNA OLIVARES
July 23, 2011
GRANDPA I LOVE YOU, AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED! YOU WERE THE ONLY ONE, I HAD LEFT AFTER MY DAD. BUT WE WILL ALL BE REUNITED SOON. I LOVE YOU.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. LOVE YOUR GRANDAUGHTER BENIGNA PRISCILLA OLIVARES
Maria Macias
July 23, 2011
I wish I could express to you all the appropriate words, All I can say is that I am so sorry for your loss, And that I want you to know that you mean a great deal to me.
July 23, 2011
My sincere condolences to the entire Olivares family. May the Holy Spirit comfort you at this time. Kimberly (Marquez) Carmona...Eaton Rapids, MI
Hector carreon
July 23, 2011
Rip GRANPA. Love you
July 23, 2011
May u rest in peace. Great friend and great man, u will be missed!
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