Concepcion Olvera
December 08, 1930 - June 02, 2014
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OLVERA, Concepcion S. "Sam" of Saginaw Township passed away Monday, June 2, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sam was 83 years old. Concepcion S. Olvera was born on December 8, 1930 in Austin, Texas to the late Antonio and Ester (Sanchez) Olvera. He married Carmen Sepulveda on June 21, 1951. She survives him. As a young man he worked for Wright Construction and later started his own company and operated Michigan Concrete Structures and Surfaces for over 30 years. While operating his business, Sam became licensed as a real estate agent in the Saginaw area. In his retirement years he enjoyed operating Pre-cast Polished Concrete. Sam was a member of the Saginaw Builders Association, Hispanic Business Association of Saginaw, Saginaw Landlord Association, LULAC, MAC Council Center, and a founding member of the Tri-City SER. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. With his involvement with the American GI Forum of Saginaw, he helped to organize the Memorial Day observance for Hispanic Veterans. Sam loved to promote higher education and was one of the founders of the former Benito Juarez Academy and established the Los Principios Program in Saginaw. He enjoyed rewarding his grandchildren for excelling in school. Sam loved taking many trips to Mexico to visit with relatives. Sam is survived by his wife, Carmen; children: Isabel Olvera, Christina (Ramon) Gutierrez, Anna (Warren) Booms, Patricia Dzurka, Aida E. (David) Olvera-Dyckes and Steven (Lori) Olvera; grandchildren: Marisa D. Sinclair, Sabrina Gutierrez, Natalia Gutierrez-Dowd, Diana N. Derige, Raquel Barrientos, Cassandra Booms, Heather Olvera, Jennifer Dzurka, Andrew J. Dyckes and Julia Olvera; four great grandchildren; brothers: Antonio, Lazaro and Jose Olvera; sister, Theresa Castillo and Maria Murillo; he is also survived by many extended family and friends. Sam was preceded in death by his sons: Jesus and Luis Olvera; son-in-law, Jeff Dzurka; brothers: Max, Paul, Herman, Snow, and Edward Olvera. FUNERAL: Funeral Liturgy will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 5376 State St. Rev. Fr. Joseph A. Schabel will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 and Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sam will lie in state at the church on Friday from 12:00 p.m. noon until the time of the funeral liturgy. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Heartland Hospice, Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Saginaw County or the City Rescue Mission of Saginaw. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com (Notice for Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Saginaw News) Full notice for Thursday, with the color photo and TV 5.
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Adam Gonzalez
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I met Conce in 2009 when I joined the American GI Forum. Conce had a passion for the kids in school, he often told me he wished he could have another 20 more years to finish the work he started. Conce was a great man who had a vision of see all young Mexican kids suceed and graduate from school. You will be missed Conce God Bless you my friend.
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Deisler Funeral Home
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Deisler Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Concepcion S. "Sam" Olvera
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Stevan, Mary Olvera and family, Centennial CO
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Stevan, Mary Olvera and family, Centennial CO purchased the Red & White Sympathy Floor Basket for the family of Concepcion S. "Sam" Olvera.
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Nancy (Martin) Thick
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My sincere condolences to the Olvera family. Conception was an extraordinary man.
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PEDRO G. CASTILLO JR.
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A memory of my Tio Conce (Detective Colombo)
In the early 70's
my Tio Conce worked across the street from our house on Oak St.
along with sons( Luis),and Steve.
My Uncle would stop to visit with my ma Theresa, with his hat, cigar in his mouth like Colombo the detective on T.V.( hope every one remembers that show)
all he needed was the rain coat. LOL! especially when he talked with his cigar in his mouth. When I told him how he reminded of Colombo back in the day, boy he got a kick out of it. We had a good laugh.
May you Rest in peace Tio.
To MyTia Carmen and Cousins:
The memories we will cherish
the love we will have fore ever.
he will always be with you! Always!
As my Dad is with me.
love always
Your Nephew, Cousin
PEDRO G. CASTILO JR.
AND FAMILY
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Sylvia Akmakjian
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My Dearest Uncle Conce,
For many years my father Max Olvera (brother), would load us in the Oldsmobile boat and travel to Saginaw. We had such excitement when Uncle Conce and the cousins would show up to visit us at our grandmothers home. He always smiled. He always laughed. You were so happy to see us. You would embrace us, pick us up to the sky.. you were so tall, I went so high in the sky, I thought. Many times you would call me to check up on me when I was out in Colorado alone. You were checking to see if I was ok with, the floods, the fires, or just because.
You always asked about my Jo Jo. It touched my heart so dearly.
Thank you for accepting my visit last month when you were feeling so tired, it was a blessing for me to see you one last time.
Rest In Peace,
With Love,
Sylvia (Olvera) Akmakjian and Ani and Joseph and Rachel.