Valentin T Olivarez

Valentin Olivarez

February 15, 1938 – October 3, 2024

Valentin Olivarez of Hamilton City passed away at the age of 86 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ramona Olivarez, six children; Maria, Salvador, Arturo, Valentin Jr., Maricela, and Bertha. He leaves thirteen grandchildren and three sisters.

Valentin was born February 15, 1938 in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico. He grew up in a farming and ranching family before moving to Hamilton City in 1966. He worked for 40 years as a farm laborer before working for Hydro Conduit for 24 years where he retired from.

A Catholic Rosary will be held at 7pm, October 23 at St. Mary’s Church in Hamilton City. A Funeral Mass will be at 10am October 24 at St. Mary’s Church in Hamilton City, followed by a graveside service at Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico.