Juan was born on June 10, 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas to father, Nicolas V. Olvera and mother, Juanita C. Olvera.
He worked the majority of his life as a truck driver until he retired from Martini Brick Company in 2004. He was affectionately known as Lawbreaker by fellow truck drivers and even some law enforcement officers. He loved telling stories of his travels throughout the State of Texas and especially when he had the opportunity to fly to Colorado to bring back a truck to Texas.
You could often find him outside working on his yard or on the house. Or maybe sitting at his desk listening to his music. He loved his family and his dog Bruce.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Edelia Olvera; his children, Alma Olvera Merchant (Robert), Juan Olvera Jr. (Lupita), and Richard Olvera. His grandsons, Juan David Olvera (Shelby), and Joel Olvera; great-granddaughter, Aviannah Jhene Olvera. He is also survived by his sisters, Esther Reyes (Joe), Yolanda Vasquez, and Olivia Ritchie (Wayne); half-sister, Minnie Navarro; brother, Nicolas Olvera Jr. and half-brother, Jesus Navarro; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Nicolas V. Olvera Sr. and Juanita C. Olvera; sisters, Carmen Olvera, Olga Olvera and half-sister, Cecilia Russell.
A visitation for Juan will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 8:30 AM at Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. Holy rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, with funeral service to follow at 10:00 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemoryGardensFuneralHome.com for the Olvera family.
