She is preceded in death by her daughter, Ursula Rebecca Blackmon; son, Kyle Douglas Schmid; parents, Eduardo and Alicia Olivera; sister, Kathleen Rendon; and brothers, Edward Olivera and Frank Olivera. She is survived by her son, Eric Schmid and daughter, Ingrid Mc-Connell; brothers, Henry Olivera, Bernard Olivera and Rene Olivera; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Cecilia was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Blessed Sacrament Academy high school and attended San Antonio College. In 1963 she married Joed Schmid. She went on to work at San Antonio City Hall and Fort Sam Houston. She later began her career at St. Thomas More Catholic Church where she worked for 35 years, first as the school secretary and later as the Parish secretary. She was instrumental in the daily operations and growth of the church over the years. She was caring and friendly and helped many people during her years at the church.
Cecilia was a kind spirit and loving mother and grandmother.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4411 Moana Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78218. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:00am followed by a Mass at 10:30am.
