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Bertha Olvera Obituary
It is with deepest sorrow the La Familia de Olvera announces the passing of their matriarch, the queen, Grandma Bertie on Monday, October 28, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. Bertha Sosa Flores Olvera was born September 5, 1938 in Malakoff, Texas. She dedicated her life to being a loving wife and raising her children and grand babies. She worked at Food Town for a short time as a food demonstrator. Bertha's Mexican food was legendary. Dedicating countless hours preparing food for birthdays, graduations, and holidays. She was a world traveler; Spain, Italy, France, Mexico, Egypt, Holy Lands to name a few: Venice being her favorite. Other passions included gardening, sally shopping, and the Casino. Viva Kamala H. "My vote counted"
Survived by her husband of 67 years, Victor Olvera; children, Ninfa Aemisegger (Brad), Victor Fred Olvera (Toni), Eduardo Olvera, Matthew Olvera (Chrissy), Milena Olvera-VanVoorhies (Amy); 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many grand fur babies including her special Lola; siblings, Genaro Flores, Josephine "Fina" (David) Reinemeyer, and John (Mary) Flores.
She was preceded in death by her parents Federico and Tomasa (Sosa) Flores, Leopoldo and Luisa Garcia; grandson, Bryan Olvera, great-grandson, Alexander Jay Aemisegger; siblings, Frances (Quica) Puente, Abraham Flores, Federico Florez, Leopoldo Jr. (PeeWee) Garcia, Marie (Lupe) Guerrero.
Visitation will be held for family and friends at the Blanchard Strabler Funeral Home, 3219 Tremainsville Rd., on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 2-7:30 p.m. where a Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Funeral procession on Saturday, November 2nd from Blanchard Strabler to the church will begin at 9:15 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at Rosary Cathedral Church at 10 a.m. Interment will be held Monday, November 4th at Resurrection Cemetery, 5725 Hill Ave, Toledo, OH 43615 at 10:00 a.m.
Special thanks to Julie and Katie at OHIOANS Home Health & Hospice for the amazing care given. In honor of Bertha, memorial donations may be made to OHIOANS ([email protected]).
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Steve Horoszewski
November 10, 2024
I´m so sorry for Your recent losses. Both obituaries were in after the showing and funerals or I would have been to Yuor Sons and Your Mom´s. You were always a great Guy and Family. My prayers are with You and Your Family. Sincerely, Steve Horoszewski
Michael Stewart
November 2, 2024
I don't remember if I ever met Bertha Olvera. She must have been a great mother because I never met a nicer family. The Olvera's were all well liked, outstanding people.
Teresa Marzec
November 1, 2024
Vic and Ninfa and Matt I´m so sorry for your Loss of Bert. She was an amazing woman. She always had a smile and a kind word. She will be missed by many and even forever Loved by more! May all your wonderful memories help heal the hurt your hearts are feeling at this difficult time! Much love to you all.
Eleanor Madachy
October 31, 2024
Ninfa and family, I'm sorry to read of your beautiful mother's passing. What a blessing it is to you all to have had your mother for a gloriously long life.
May it be comfort to you to know that she is now strong, well, and walking with the Lord in her new forever home of Heaven.
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