Sara Olalde Peña

With heavy hearts and endless gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Sara Olalde Peña on Saturday, October 31, as she entered heaven's gates surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on September 8, 1940, in Mexico City, Mexico to Leonor and Salvador Olalde, Sara made Houston her home in 1965. It was there that she met Trinidad—the man who would become her lifelong partner. They were married on February 6, 1966, building a loving foundation for the family she cherished above all else. Together, they built a home filled with warmth, unity, and laughter, raising their children—David, Sara, and Frank—with devotion and boundless love.

Family was the heart of Sara’s world. She brought light and devotion wherever she went, and her greatest joy was being a mother and a proud, devoted grandmother. Full of energy and warmth, she loved the thrill of a good Bingo game, exciting trips to casinos near and far, cheering on her favorite Houston sports teams, tuning in to her Spanish soap operas, and spending her weekday mornings with friends at the Magnolia Multi-Purpose Center. Above all, nothing brought her more happiness than cooking big, delicious meals to gather her family and loved ones around the table.

Known for bringing warmth, energy, and love into every room she entered, her devotion to helping others was central to her life. She gave selflessly of her time and heart, actively participating in her children’s PTAs, supporting veterans and families through the American Legion Post 472 Ladies Auxiliary and DAV (Disable American Veterans) Chapter 1 Ladies Auxiliary, serving as a steadfast Election Clerk for countless national, state, and local elections, and contributing to numerous parish functions at Blessed Sacrament Church.

Sara was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Leonor and Salvador Olalde; her devoted husband, Trinidad Peña; her brother, Francisco Olalde; and her daughter-in-law, Elisema Olalde.

She leaves behind a rich legacy of love and is survived by her children and their spouses, David Peña, Sara (Eloy) Fira, and Frank (his late wife Elisema) Olalde; her cherished grandchildren and their spouses, Matthew Antone, Isabella (Josh) Lopez, Serena Antone, Yuashua Olalde, Nicole (Dario) Luera, Frankie (Roshawnda) Lopez, Juan Carlos Morales, Anthony Fira, Eloy Jr. (Sade) Fira, and Stephanie (Joe) Herrera; as well as 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Sara is also survived by her sisters, Leonor Olalde, Rosa Maria (Salvador) Morales, Maria Luisa Olalde, and sister-in-law, Febe Gonzalez de Olalde; her extended family the Hinojosa family; and a large, loving network of cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless lifelong friends.

Though her absence leaves a void that can never be filled, her faith, kindness, and love will continue to live on through the countless lives she touched.

Her children extend their deepest gratitude to the entire staff at Harbor Hospice of Houston for the compassionate care and kindness that made her final days peaceful and comfortable, bringing immense comfort to her entire family.

Pallbearers:

Matthew Antone, Dario Luera, III, Josh Lopez, Anthony Fira, Edgar Alcala, and Cirilo Martinez

Honorary Pallbearers:

Frankie Lopez, Michael Hinojosa, John Hinojosa, Cruz Hinojosa, Jr., Robert Lara, and Steven Romero.

Visitation will be held at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, Grand Chapel, on November 12, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a Rosary Service at 6:30 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 4015 Sherman St, on November 13, 2026, at 12:00 pm, followed by a Committal Service at Forest Park East Cemetery at 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm.