Maria Esther Olivares

Maria Esther was born to Manuel Almanza and Paula M. Almanza on March 6, 1934, in Matamoros, Tamps, Mexico. She married her loving spouse Ramiro Olivares on April 05, 1959. Together they raised four children.

She is survived by her husband Ramiro and her four children: Maria del Rosario, husband Hiram Rodriguez, Ramiro Jr., Rolando, wife Corina, and Ruben. Her nieces Sandra, Diana, Patricia, and nephew Ciro Jr. And is also survived by her youngest sister Juanita Baez.

Twelve Grandchildren: Marina, Victoria, Adam, Alissa, Rolando Jr., Steven, Jennifer, Jenelle, Monica, Bianca, Rebecca and Ruben Jr. Three Great-Grandchildren: Aiden, Allison and Nellie.

She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Paula Almanza. Brothers: Manuel, Librado, Ruben, Gilberto Almanza. Sisters: Alicia Rios, Raquel Almanza, Ramona Olivares.

Our mother was our guiding light. She was a religious woman and loved spending time with all her family. She especially enjoyed the Holidays when everyone would come together. She will be solemnly missed and will always live in our hearts.

A visitation for Maria will be held Monday, June 5, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, Grand chapel. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A committal service will occur Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM.