Olivia M. Casarez

Olivia Casarez had a strong will, wisdom, and compassion for others was with her until the very end. She will be missed by many, including her spouse of 58 years, her children, and grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Momo”. Each of us has endless, wonderful memories that we will treasure always.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso R. and Elvira G. Mendoza, and an infant brother. She is survived by her loving husband, Efram R. Casarez, her sons and their spouses, Efrem and Kathy Casarez, Rudy and Marlene Casarez, and Richard and Rachel Casarez; eight grandchildren (and their spouses), Amanda Casarez, Lauren Cuellar (Derek), Marc Casarez (Lauren), Kimberly Casarez, Kristen Broll (Adam), Ricky Casarez, Ryan Casarez, and Brandon Casarez; two great-grandsons, Tyler Kraemer-Casarez and Drake Cuellar, and would have two more to be born in 2012; her siblings and their spouses, Minerva Garcia (Delfino), Nina Paniagua, Ray Mendoza (Lupe), Alfonso Mendoza (Rebecca), Mary Ruth Estrada (Maurice), and Gloria Ortegon (Fernando) all of Austin; aunt Estella G. Rodriguez, uncle Jesse Guajardo, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Pallbearers will be her four grandsons and her two brothers. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Broll, Derek Cuellar, Greg Kraemer, and Michael Deckard.

“Here I stand, knocking at the door. If anyone hears me calling and opens the door, I will enter His house.” The door was opened – may she rest in peace.