Ramon Olivas

Ramon Olivas was born December 17, 1954, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011. Ramon has worked with the disabled, as a general contractor, parole/probation officer, apartment manager but was always an entrepreneur. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Sireno Olivas; sisters: Francis “Pancha” Padilla, Guadalupe Hosek and Mary Olivas; brothers: John Tso Olivas, Steven Olivas and Sotero Olivas. Ramon was a thoughtful person who was always seeking to help people in need. He is survived by his 3 sons: Edward, in Espanola, and Danno & Michael Olivas with their 1 and 2 daughters respectively: Johanna, Isabella and Scarlett respectively, in Portland, Oregon. Ramon is also survived by his sisters: Gloria Madrid of Albuquerque and Susie Baca of Albuquerque; brothers: Joe Olivas of Ranchitos, Manuel Olivas of Santa Fe, Michael Olivas and Danny Olivas both of Ranchitos; and nephews raised as brothers: Jude Torres and of Santa Fe, Oliver (Jay) Torres of San Juan Pueblo. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. also at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. The family of Ramon Olivas has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

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