Olivar "Oli" S. Sosa

He was born in Colorado City on October 9, 1973 to Andrew and Sophia Salazar Sosa.

Oli was a family-man at heart always making sure to put his family first. He was the best husband, father, and popo a family could ask for. He worked hard every day to provide everything his family ever wanted. Oli worked for many years as a floor hand in the oil field. On August 4, 2007 Oli married the love of his life Maggie Argruijo, after 12 years of endless love for one another, every day proving how much he loved her, as he had a huge heart. Though he was not scared of a hard-day’s work Oli enjoyed being at home where he played and taught his children how to play guitar and bass. He also enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, cooking for get-togethers where he was best known for “Popo’s Chili Beans”, and listening to and playing music around the fire. Aside from teaching his children the importance of hard-work and how to play music he also taught them the power of prayer and the importance of keeping the faith when things got rough. Those that knew him knew he had a sweet tooth, especially for chocolate and that he was a diehard Washington Redskins fan. His legacy will live on through his teachings in basic life fundamentals to his family, he will be dearly missed.

Oli is survived by his wife Maggie Sosa of Colorado City, by sons Chris Alaniz and fiancé Tori Barrea of Colorado City, Olivar Sosa Jr. and wife Kailey of Sulphur Springs, Xavier Sosa and fiancé Chealsey Gee of Colorado City, and Austin Sosa and fiancé Alannah Watson of Colorado City, by daughters Ashley Salazar and husband Lucas of Colorado City, Anastasia Arguijo of Colorado City, and Renee Sosa of Colorado City, and by grandchildren Dayson, Dreighton, Olivar III, Brynlee, Journi, Luna, Lucas Jr., Charlie, and Melodie,with one more on the way. He is also survived by his mother Sophia Sosa of Colorado City, father-in-law Luis Arguijo of Colorado City, mother-in-law Kelly Arguijo of Colorado City, by brothers Willie Sosa of Ft. Worth, Bobby Sosa and wife Gloria of Snyder, Bruce Sosa of Colorado City, and Susano Sosa of Colorado City, by sisters Sylvia Sosa and husband Alex Coranado of Colorado City, and Stella Sosa of Texas, as well as by brother-in-laws Luis Arguijo and wife Peggy of Pleasanton, Fidel Arguijo and wife Molly of Colorado City, and Gavino Arguijo and wife Cynthia of Colorado City, by a sister-in-law Carmen Gonzales and husband Robert of Colorado City, and by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

A graveside service for Olivar will be held in the Mitchell County Cemetery of Friday, July 26th at 1:15pm with Father Michael Udegbunam officiating.

A viewing for Oli will take place at Kiker Seale Funeral Home on Thursday, July 25th until the visitation from 5 to 7pm with rosary to follow.

Those wishing may share a memory by visiting www.kikerseale.com