Sarah Castaneda Olvera

Sarah was raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico and moved to Houston in 1976. She graduated from Galena Park High School in 1984.

Sarah met her husband, Hugo, while both were working at El Toro in 1982. They got married on November 17th, 1984. They had their first daughter, Veronica, in 1986 and their second daughter, Ashley, in 1990. Sarah, Hugo, and the girls moved to Channelview, TX in 1991 where they raised their family and lived in the “Crondell” house for 25 years. Sarah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, daughter, and friend. Sarah loved spending time with her family, especially with her granddaughters. Sarah enjoyed traveling, trying new foods and restaurants, and gardening.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Bertha Castaneda. Sarah is survived by her father Miguel Castaneda; her seven siblings; her husband of 40 years, Jose Hugo Olvera; daughter Veronica Sarvi and husband Ashkan Sarvi; and daughter Ashley Andrews and husband Brooks Andrews. Sarah is also survived by her granddaughters Nylah Sarvi, Cecilia Sarvi, and Ellis Andrews.

Sarah was known for her beautiful smile, nurturing personality, her kindness, and her positive outlook on life. Sarah will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

A celebration of life for Sarah will be held Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Pat H. Foley & Company, 1200 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018, followed by a reception from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.