Delfino Olivarez

Born in Kenedy, Texas, Delfino made his home in McAllen, where he built a life filled with love, faith, and dedication. He married the love of his life, Maria Elia, and together they raised a beautiful family of seven children.

Delfino was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He taught his children the importance of hard work, faith in God, and traditional family values. Throughout his life remained a diligent and hardworking man, always providing for and protecting his family.

Every morning at 5 a.m., Delfino could be found reading and praying with his cherished vintage Bible—a testament to his deep faith. In his free time, he enjoyed watching westerns and classic black-and-white films.

His wisdom, guidance, and love will forever live in the hearts of his family and friends who were blessed to know him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years of marriage, Maria Elia Olivarez; and his seven children: Mary Ellen “Molly” Jenkins, Esmeralda Guerrero (Patrick), Irma Cortez (Hector), Linda Salmeron (Gerardo), Elma Olivarez, Gloria Burns (Brian), and Delfino Olivarez Jr.

Mr. Olivarez is also survived by his loving grandchildren: Katlin Berduzco, Valerie Marroquin, Kristen Jenkins, Kenan Burns, Victoria Sandoval, Kristen Salmeron, Michael Salmeron, Joshua Burns, Caleb Burns, Hunter Cortez, and Isaiah Burns.

“He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.”

Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm, with a prayer service at 6 pm, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Funeraria del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr. Visitation will resume at 10 am on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Funeraria del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr, with a service at 11 am. Following a graveside service at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission.

Funeral services are under the direction of Funeraria del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr.