Virginia Olivares

Virginia Padron Olivares, 92, went to be with our lord on August 28, 2017 at her residence.
She was a native of Brownsville, Texas and spent her last five years living with her daughter on South Padre Island, TX.

After graduating from high school, Virginia worked at the Cameron County Courthouse in Brownsville as a typist for attorneys. She left the work force to start a family. When her children were in grade school, Virginia was very active as a room mother and PTA member. She later returned to work at the Cameron County Tax Office, later with Tipton Motor Company, and found her calling as a bookkeeper for the Brownsville Independent School District at Porter High School from 1976 to her retirement of 20 years. She enjoyed her time interacting with sponsors and students. It was not unusual to meet teachers or students who would always convey that Virginia man not have been a teacher but taught them so much. Virginia was a home owners association president at the Courtyard Condominiums. In 1990, Virginia was Ladies Auxiliary Program Chairperson of the first ‘Voice of Democracy" program sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2035 for 5 years. She became a Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

To my Mom- For all the times you took the time, for all the sacrifices you've made, and for all the wonderful memories you've given our family….your selflessness, giving and love lives forever in the hearts and lives of your friends, siblings, nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Safe Haven Hospice staff and special thanks to Leonel, Med Team inc., Dr. M. Raguthu and staff. Heartfelt thanks to caregivers Diana Hernandez and Era Penn. They took care of our mother with enormous love, care and respect for which the family will always be eternally grateful.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Juventino R. Olivares, Sr., her parents Nieves and Angelita Padron, her sister Maria Luisa Vela (+Ramon) and brothers Roberto (+Mary Lou), Jose and Nieves Padron Jr. (+Lydia).

Virginia is survived by her two children who loved her dear, son, Juventino R. Olivares, Jr. (Louise), daughter, Thelma M. Olivares and beloved dog - Sly. She is also survived by her beloved sisters Lydia Ramirez (+Jose) of Brownsville, Maria de Jesus Perez (+Jesse) of Harlingen, brother Oscar Padron (+Alicia) of Brownsville and sister-in-law Celina Padron of Brownsville.

Serving as her pallbearers will be: son - J.R. Olivares, Jr., nephews - Humberto Perez, Carlos Perez, Mario Padron, Dan Vela and Jose Padron (Joe).

Serving as honorary pallbearers is her brother, Oscar Padron, are all of her nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, September 1st, 2017. The Ladie's Auxiliary of VFW Post #2035 will have a ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 at St. Luke Catholic Church. Rite of committal will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park Mausoleum, located at 125 McDavitt Blvd.

Visitation

Visitation

South Chapel of Trevino Funeral Home
1355 Old Port Isabel Rd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, September 1, 2017
3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Ceremony by The Ladie's Auxillary of VFW Post #2035

South Chapel of Trevino Funeral Home
1355 Old Port Isabel Rd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, September 1, 2017
6:30 p.m.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary

South Chapel of Trevino Funeral Home
Friday, September 1, 2017
7 p.m.

Service

Funeral Mass

St Luke Catholic Church
2800 Rockwell
Brownsville, TX  78521
Saturday, September 2, 2017
12 noon

Cemetery

Buena Vista Burial Park Mausoleum
5 McDavitt St.
Brownsville, TX  78520