Alfonso Ramirez Olivares Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alfonso Ramirez Olivares passed away at his Bentwater home in Montgomery on July 13th at the age of 73. Al was married to the love of his life Margaret (née Lucio) for 51 years. Together they put Christ at the center of their home that flourished over the decades. After serving in the US Army, Al spent a career as a geological draftsman for several oil companies. Perhaps his most satisfying job came in semi-retirement when he found joy in driving a Frito Lay delivery truck to schools. He was active in churches across Houston his entire life including most recently serving as a deacon for Northshore Church. But for Al, family was always his passion. He had ten brothers and sisters who were significant influences on his life. His marriage to Margaret brought in an equally large Austin side of the family. Then came their children together: Erika (Randy) Sumner and Curtis Olivares. He took great pride in having a pair of UT Longhorn graduates who provided him with his greatest joy of all: grandchildren. His only grandson Reid is headed to Texas A&M this fall and he was quickly followed by four brilliant and beautiful granddaughters: Chloe, Raquel, Skylar and Sophie. Al rarely missed a recital, game or frankly any opportunity to love on his grandkids. Al is survived by his wife Margaret and their children and grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers (Ciro and Ramiro) and five sisters (Concha, Nacha, Rosa, Eva and Mimi). He is preceded in death by his parents Abelardo and Esperanza Olivares as well as two brothers Lupe and Lalo and one sister Maria. He will be buried with military honors at Houston National Cemetery.

Alfonso Ramirez Olivares

January 1, 1947 - July 13, 2020