Norberto was born June 6,1940 in Lubbock, TX to Luis Olmos and Guadalupe Nieto Olmos. Norberto met Elena and the two married in Lubbock, Texas on June 9, 1961. He was 82 years old and passed away in Denver surrounded by his loving family on March 4, 2023.
He is survived by his loving children (Dorothy Contreras, Norberto Olmos Jr (Sarah), Elena Olmos Garcia (Dino), Luis A. Olmos, & Felicia A. Loya (Max)) and siblings (Maria, Pedro (Judy), Marin (Janie), Stevon, Antonio (Jan), Juan, and Danny Martinez (Delia)) as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by four siblings (Luis, Juanita, Elias & Samuel.) He will be laid to rest next to his loving wife, Elena Elvira Olmos.
Norberto had a great sense of humor and was always joking around with his children and grandchildren. He liked to say, " I was cool before cool was cool” and " Grease the palm", after complimenting someone.
Norberto worked at Sundstrand Aviation as an engineer. His hobbies included playing pool, watching football, gambling, and listening to music.
He was a strong, witty, and generous man. His children and grandchildren say he was a great father, grandfather, and provider and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Norberto is preceded in death by his wife Elena Elvira Olmos, brothers Pedro Nieto Olmos (Judy), Luis Nieto Olmos, Marin Nieto Olmos (Janie), and Juan Nieto Olmos.
He is survived by his siblings Elias Nieto Olmos, Stevon Nieto Olmos, Antonio Nieto Olmos, Samuel Nieto Olmos(Janie) and Danny Martinez. Also, his children Dorothy Contreras, Norberto Olmos Jr. (Sarah), Elena Olmos Garcia (Dino), Luis A. Olmos, and Felicia A. Loya (Max). He is also survived by his grandchildren (Dorothy) Jessie Contreras, Martin Contreras, Adam Contreras, (Jr.) Dominic Olmos (Dez), Daneda Quintana (Joaquin), Bianca Elza (Kyle), Deeanna Diaz (Enrique), (Elena) Nicole Garcia (Joey), Joseph Garcia, Dominique Rodriguez (Joseph), Dominic Garcia. (Anthony) Sarah Olmos, Madeline Olmos. (Felicia) Cassandra Olmos (Isaiah), Maximino Loya. Great grandchildren: Jaydelynn Garcia, Nevaeh Garcia, Dino Garcia, Joseph Rodriguez, Emmett Rodriguez, Kehlani Diaz, Jessie Olmos, samantha Contreras. Great great-grandchildren: Allison Contreras, Carlos Contreras, Natisha Contreras, and numerous nieces and nephews.
