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2010
Benjamin Olaes Obituary
Benjamin T. Olaes, Sr., 89 of Lemoore, Calif., beloved father, grandfather, brother and great-grandfather who was called to the Lord on Monday, Oct. 5, 2010 in Hanford, Calif.
Benjamin was born on Dec. 8, 1920 in the Philippines to Bernardo and Dionisia Olaes. He married Maria Amoroso in 1938. Benjamin worked as a city councilman for the Philippine government for over 20 years. He came to Oxnard in 1992 and resided in Camarillo until 2008 when he moved to Lemoore.
Benjamin was well known for his love of singing Elvis and Frank Sinatra songs, dancing at parties, playing bingo, boxing and his love for beer. Everyone knew him for singing "Happy Birthday" at any occasion - he just had to sing happy birthday.
Benjamin was preceded in death by his wife, Maria, in 1988; three sons; and two brothers.
"Our Grandpa was fun and very cool. We will miss and hold you in our hearts, Grandpa Ben. You are now finally with your loving wife and three sons. We know you are in a happier place."
Benjamin is survived by his loving and devoted daughter, Nenette Walsh of Lemoore; Danilo, Ricardo, Milagros, Dovie, Egie, Benjamin, Jr. and Albert, all of the Philippines; grandchildren, Tess Wolstenholme, Lilian Bruce, Roland Olaes and Jordan Diaz; great-grandchildren between Camarillo, Lemoore and the Philippines.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22 at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road in Ventura.
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Lilian Bruce
October 21, 2010
Grandpa, we will always have you in our hearts, everytime I hear Heart sings, I know that it's a sound of you & it's something you gave to her forever.
October 20, 2010
i will miss you gramps!!!
October 14, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 14, 2010
MAY U REST IN PEACE GRANDPA! WE LOVE U SOOO MUCH U WERE SUCH A GREAT MAN AND LIVED A LONG HEALTHY HAPPY LIFE:) UR IN A BETTER PLACE NOW SHINNING DOWN ON US
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