Elvira Morales

Olvera

Elvira Morales Olvera was born September 19, 1936 to Conception and Rosalia Morales in Columbus TX. She married Adolfo G. Olvera May 9, 1959. Together they had 4 children and traveled the US and Central America during military service. Elvira worked years at People for Progress becoming certified in child care development. She served her church, St. Albert the Great Catholic church in Roscoe TX as CCD educator. Her sacrifice and support contributed to all her children becoming college educated and achieving successful careers. Through her, her children learned to be kind and hard working; she was the rock of her family and the glue that held them together.  She herself always looked for ways to learn new hobbies: sewing, cake decorating, and crafting. Her many gifts and talents will carry on through her children and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband Adolfo G. Olvera and is survived by her children and family: Daniel (Lucila) Olvera of Lubbock TX, David (Celine) Olvera of San Antonio TX, Diana (Donnie) Lord of Dripping Springs TX, and Maria (Tobie) Kuykendall of Uvalde TX.  Her sole surviving sibling of nine brothers and sisters is Ruperta (Roberto) Gonzales of Roscoe TX.  She had five grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Nicholas, Laura, Frankie, Thomas, and Graham.

Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Father Nilo Nalugon officiating. Interment will follow at Roscoe Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. A prayer vigil and rosary will be held 6:30 P.M. Monday, May 22, 2023 at the funeral home recited by Deacon David Mendez.