Bertha Olvera

It is with deepest sorrow the La Familia de Olvera announces the passing of their matriarch, the queen, Grandma Bertie on Monday, October 28th in her home surrounded by her family. Bertha Sosa Flores Olvera was born September 5, 1938 in Malakoff, Texas. She dedicated her life to being a loving wife & raising her children & grand babies. She worked at Food Town for a short time as a food demonstrator. Berthas Mexican food was legendary. Dedicating countless hours preparing food for Birthdays, Graduations, & Holidays. She was a world traveler; Spain, Italy, France, Mexico, Egypt, Holy Lands to name a few: Venice being her favorite. Other passions included gardening, sally shopping, and the Casino. Viva Kamala H. My vote countedSurvived by her husband of 67 years, Victor Olvera, children Ninfa Aemisegger (Brad), Victor Fred Olvera (Toni), Eduardo Olvera, Matthew Olvera (Chrissy), Milena Olvera-VanVoorhies (Amy); 8 Grand Children, 14 Great Grandchildren, many Grand Fur Babies including her special Lola. Siblings, Genaro Flores, Josephine "Fina" (David) Reinemeyer, and John (Mary) Flores.She was preceded in death by her parents Federico and Tomasa (Sosa) Flores, Leopoldo and Luisa Garcia. Grandson Bryan Olvera, Great Grandson Alexander Jay Aemisegger. Siblings, Frances (Quica) Puente, Abraham Flores, Federico Florez, Leopoldo Jr. (PeeWee) Garcia, Marie (Lupe) Guerrero.Visitation will be held for family & friends at the Blanchard Strabler Funeral Home, 3219 Tremainsville Rd., on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 2-7:30 p.m. where a Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Funeral procession on Saturday, November 2nd from Blanchard Strabler to the church will begin at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at Rosary Cathedral Church at 10am. Interment will be held Monday, November 4th at Resurrection Cemetery 5725 Hill Ave, Toledo, OH 43615 at 10:00a.m.Special thanks to Julie and Katie at OHIOANS Home Health & Hospice for the amazing care given. In honor of Bertha, memorial donations may be made to OHIOANS (contact@ohioanshhc.com). graveside service Monday, November 4, 2024 10:00 AM Resurrection Cemetery Lewis Center OH United States Mass Saturday, November 2, 2024 10:00 AM Rosary Cathedral United States https://www.wesharegiving.org/app/giving/WeShare-1049?tab=home Visitation Friday, November 1, 2024 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM Blanchard-Strabler Funeral Home 3219 Tremainsville Toledo OH 43613 United States blanchardstrabler.com