Mary S. Olivas

April 28, 1930 - May 3, 2020

San Luis resident Mary S. Olivas, 90, went to her eternal rest on May 3, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Mary was born on April 28, 1930 in San Luis, Colorado, the daughter of Jose DeHerrera and Avelina Overstreet DeHerrera. Mary became well known in the community from her role as a cook with the Centennial School District. Mary was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who enjoyed volunteering her spare time helping anyone she could, cooking, traveling, reading, gardening, crocheting, knitting, and designing flower arrangements. She loved the time she was able to spend with her family and friends. Mary will live on through her daughters Suzi Olivas of San Luis, CO; Josie Garcia of Colorado Springs, CO; son Frank Olivas of Homelake, CO; 7 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great-grandchildren, step-sisters Ruth Perez of San Luis, CO; Betty Mares of Colorado Springs, CO; Agatha Medina of El Rito, CO; brother Fred (Louise) DeHerrera of Colorado Springs, CO; brother-in-law Walter Gallegos of San Luis, CO. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Jose and Avelina DeHerrera, husband Alonzo Olivas, grandsons Damion and Toby Morine, Granddaughter Thalia Valdez-Garcia, brothers Maclovio, Adonaise, Henry, Gilbert, Alarico, Christy Maes, Pedro DeHerrera, half-sister Elsie Gallegos, Olivia Espinoza, half-brothers Alfonso and Billy DeHerrera. A Private Mass will be held at a later date. To leave online condolences please visit romerofuneralhomes.com. The care of arrangements have been entrusted to Romero Funeral Home of San Luis.