Jose was born in Aguascalientes, México to Agripina Serna Alba and Jose Olvera Magadan on November 29, 1953. He spent his childhood surrounded by his loving parents and siblings. Jose was married to Irma Chavez de Olvera on August 4, 1983; they were married 35 years. He spent his adulthood living in the United States surrounded by his family. Jose worked for dining services at Pitzer College for 36 years where he planned to retire.
Jose was a respectable man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. One of his many hobbies was gardening, he loved working outdoors and watering his plants. Jose was devoted to his family, his grandchildren were everything to him. He will be remembered with love and affection by everyone who knew him.
Survived by his wife Irma Chavez de Olvera and lovingly remembered by his children and grandchildren Jose, Brenda, Mayra, Juan, Diana, Jason, Daphney and Ulises.
All funeral arrangements will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 starting at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery located at 3510 E. Washington Street, Colton, California.
