Olga R. Venzor

Olga Rubio Venzor, 90, was called to celebrate with her heavenly Father on February 14th, 2023. As in life, she was surrounded by the warm embrace and comfort of those who loved her. Olga was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and extremely devoted wife. She was preceded in her eternal journey in 2006 by her husband of fifty-four wonderful years, Margarito “Max” Venzor. She was also preceded in death by her youngest son Lionel (Carmen) who died in 2018, Gabriel and Kathleen who both passed away at birth and her sisters Bertha (Al), Connie (Ed) brother-in-law Oswaldo “Nacho” and sister-in-law Queta. She is survived by her brothers Carlos “Charlie” (Letty), George (Kathy) and Richard (Yolie), her sister-in-law BJ and her blessed children Danny, David (Letty), Lilly (Manny), Rose (John), Christy (JoJo), Becky (Jim), Bertie (Philip) and by nineteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Olga was born on July 23, 1932 in El Paso, Texas to Lillian and Carlos Rubio. She graduated in 1948 from Austin High School. Soon after high school, Olga married the love of her life, Margarito, “Max” Venzor in 1952. Her first son, Danny was born in 1953. Olga and Max’s family grew and grew AND grew including 3 boys and 5 girls. Olga managed her young family with all its complexities with steady patience and a whole lot of love!

Olga couldn’t wait for the summer months when swimming, parties and annual trips to Chihuahua, Mexico brought together a small army of cousins and friends. Camping in the mountains in Mexico did not appeal to Olga’s shy personality but she indulged Max and the kids who thrived in the raucous!

Olga selflessly supported Max in his career and in 1968, courageously, (crazily) embarked on a journey of a lifetime. They packed their station wagon with 8 kids, and a cat, and relocated to San Francisco California where Max finished school as a stenographer.

The years in San Francisco were very tough but so was Olga. Living in a tiny apartment with rainy days, Olga packed lunches daily and herded her kids off to school. Good times were made with visits from El Paso family, fishing, community of friends and Sundays were for long drives and the beach. Olga found this time isolating, lonely and extremely challenging. She was however comforted in knowing that she and her family would soon be reunited with her parents and siblings back in El Paso.

In the 70’s; the Venzor home was filled with vibrancy including dance, music, art, lots of friends and loud discussions of the latest news including politics, sport rivalries and family matters. Bustling celebrations of birthdays, graduations and weddings fulfilled Olga’s time which she unconditionally embraced. Olga and Max were blessed with many grandchildren that began to replace the void of an empty nest.

Sunday gathering at Grandma Lillian and Grandpa Carlos Rubio’s home was a love-filled tradition, never to be missed! Grandma’s flaming green chili and Bowie bakery pan dulce, were always a staple. As the aunts gathered around the kitchen table, the uncles and Max sat, watched sports and talked. The many cousins played outside. All building bonds that have lasted a lifetime.

Olga was a deeply devoted Catholic who loved God and her faith. She expressed this by serving for many years as a Eucharistic lay minister along with Max at Saint Joseph church. Together they administered communion during Sunday mass and to the elderly in their homes.

In her 50’s Olga began water aerobics, which she grew to love and was soon teaching. The pool and weekly walks with her sister, Bertha were her favorite activities. Olga continued to take care of many of her grandchildren into her elder years.

The path to Olga’s heart was easy as she often took joy in the simple pleasures in life including gazing at the stars, Church's chicken, black and white movies, pepsi, long drives to scenic drive, See’s candy, card games, flowers at Valentines, and a kiss good night. But most of all she loved watching her family grow, prosper and unite during life’s good and bad times. Nothing made her more proud and fulfilled than her children.

Olga will be deeply missed but we take extreme comfort in knowing that she is with God, her soul mate Max in eternal happiness, eternal love, and eternal light. Mom, your children will be forever grateful for the opportunity to follow your example by caring for you in your last years. It was a great honor to keep you in your home and continue to feed, bathe and clothe you as you had once done for us. Although the unrelenting torment of dementia robbed you of so many of your memories, we witnessed a glimmer of light and reassurance that you were still our mother through your laughter, humor, singing, dancing and most of all the early morning smile that will warm our hearts for a lifetime.

Forever yours, Danny, David, Lilly, Rose, Christy, Becky and Bertie

Visitation for Olga will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Vigil at 6:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79903. Funeral mass will follow on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 9:00 AM at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 3021 Frutas Ave. El Paso, TX 79903. Committal service will follow at 10:30 AM at Mt Carmel Cemetery, 401 S Zaragoza RD. El Paso, TX 79907.

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