Edward Olivarez

Edward (Lalo) Olivarez, 78, of Lubbock, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 31, 2022. Edward was born on October 28, 1943 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Eduardo Olivarez, Sr. and Adela Garza Perkins. He married Susana (Susie) Ortiz in Lubbock on March 13, 1972 until her passing on July 28, 2013. Edward obtained his Associates Degree at South Plains College in Levelland in 1979 and worked as a zone mechanic at the Lubbock State School until his retirement.

Edward had a great adoration and devotion to his family. Those to honor and cherish his memory include his daughter, Je'May Dalton and husband, Anthony of Wolfforth; his son Eric Olivarez and wife, Barbara of Lubbock; two grandsons, Isaac Marin and wife, Briana of Lubbock and Noe Olivarez of Lubbock; two granddaughters, Ashley Sykes and husband, Tanner of Abernathy and Erica Olivarez of Lubbock; three beloved great-grandchildren, Sterling, Scarlett and Everly Sykes of Abernathy; and sister Emily Calderas and husband Julian of Harlingen.

Edward was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann (Anita) Cantu of Rockford, IL and two brothers, James (Jimmy) Perkins and Guadalupe (Lupe) Olivarez of Harlingen. His late brother Cleofas (Beve) Perkins of Harlingen passed on February 2, 2022.

Memorial services will be held at 5:30pm on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Ministerios Nueva Vida Church, 201 North Boston Avenue, Lubbock. Pastor Jesus Cisneros will be the officiant with dinner following the ceremony.