He was born on November 30, 1954 in Lubbock, TX to Manuel Olivarez Sr. and Trinidad Sanchez Olivarez.
Andy was a man who was wise beyond his years. He loved his Lord and was dedicated to his Catholic faith, was a wonderful husband, an amazing father, and an even better mentor. He spent over 43 years working in packing houses around the United States, the last 38 of which were spent working for the USDA until his retirement as a Consumer Safety Inspector, a job which he loved and would still be doing today if his health were to have allowed it. He was a patient yet stern father who spent his life teaching his family what he could about life and showing them love every step of the way. He was stoic in nature, always holding his head high and never letting life get him down. He came across as a man of few words, but knew how to throw in a good joke, which often came at the right time. He was also a very stylish man, making sure to be pressed from head to toe, often being seen in his cowboy hat, pressed jeans, and cowboy boots. In his spare time he enjoyed everything ranching, plowing up fields, raising cattle, and riding horses, everything a true cowboy would do. The life lessons taught, the smiles and laughs shared, and memories shared along the way will be cherished by those who loved him for years to come.
Andy is survived by his wife Delia Olivarez of San Angelo, by sons; Antonio Olivarez of Texas, Matthew Olivarez and wife Nancy of Lubbock, and Christopher Olivarez and wife Samantha of Roswell N.M., by daughters Diana Houston and husband Chris of Hawaii and Crystal Olivarez and husband Delverth Noria of San Angelo, and by a nephew raised as a son Miguel Olivarez of Lubbock, as well as by granddaughter Isabel Olivarez and several other grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers Ben Olivarez and wife Sonia of Houston, Mario Olivarez and wife Belinda of Houston, and Carlos Olivarez and wife Isabel of Idalou, sisters Lola Cardenas and husband Frank of Slaton, Esperanza Ortega of Idalou, and Seferina Duran and husband Tony of Lubbock. Many nieces, nephews, and dear friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents Manuel Olivarez Sr. and Trinidad Olivarez, brothers Soloman Olivarez, Manuel Olivarez Jr, Miguel Olivarez Sr, and Blas Olivarez, and by a sister Juanita Stockton.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Andy will be held at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Loraine at 2pm on Wednesday, October 12th with Father Michael Udegbunam officiating, burial will follow in the Loraine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Olivarez, Miguel Olivarez, Robert Olivarez, Adrien Calderon, Delverth Noria, and Mark Sheets with honorary bearers being Joe Olivarez and Salomon Olivarez.
The family will be present for a visitation at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo on Tuesday, October 11th from 5-7pm with a rosary to follow at 7pm. Those unable to make the visitation in San Angelo are invited to meet with the family in the Kiker Seale Funeral Home Chapel in Colorado City after 11 am on Wednesday prior to going to the church for the mass.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions in his memory to Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Loraine Tx.
Those wishing may share a memory by visiting www.kikerseale.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kiker Seale Funeral Home in Colorado City and to Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo.
