Oliver Albert Peltier Jr.

On September 18, 2026, Retired Officer Oliver Peltier passed away. He was 79 years old.

Prior to joining the Phoenix Police Department, Oliver served in the United States Air Force for four years and was deployed overseas in Vietnam. He was hired with the Phoenix Police Department June 21, 1971, and worked in the Desert Horizon and Maryvale Precincts as well as the Special Projects Unit. Oliver retired July 23, 1991, after 20 years of dedicated service to his community.

After retiring, Oliver moved to Mexico, where he found joy in golfing, fishing, and enjoying life to the fullest. He eventually moved back to the United States to be closer to the most important people in his life-his family. Oliver is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Barbara; children Jill Goss (Timothy), retired Phoenix Officer Tim Peltier (Veronica), and Thomas Peltier (Trinity), as well as10 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and his brothers Rick (Jamie) and Jim Peltier.

Service information:

Friday, October 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona

2929 East Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, AZ 85024

There will be a Celebration of Life immediately following the service at the residence of Tim and Veronica Peltier.

Please keep Oliver’s family in your thoughts and prayers.