Olivia Frances Pina

Born to Gordon Rodericks (Father), Anna Silva, Rodericks (Mother), in Nantucket Mass. Graduated from New Bedford Vocational High in Dressmaking. Went on to marry Joseph B. Pina, April 18, 1953, to become a USAF wife traveled abroad to Stephensville Newfoundland giving birth to 1st born son Stephen Joseph. Years later transferred to Bitburg, Germany having her 2nd born son Jeffery Craig. She went on to live a quiet fruitful life in southern Arizona, Tucson, transferring from New Bedford Mass in 1972 where she continued as a supportive wife and mother raising her children, committed to her husband for 61 years of marriage before his passing July of 2014.

She spent extensive time with all kinds of crafts and art work specifically needlework and quilt making.

Mother Olivia is preceded in death by her sister Florence, sister Beatrice, brother Alves (Abby), brother Fredrick, as well as her mother and father, also by her 1st born son Stephen Joseph.

She is survived by her brother Leo Rodricks, niece Andrea Barros.

Also survived by her, 2nd born son Jeffery Craig, adopted daughter Linda Rivera, and daughter in law, Nellie Sue, 11 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, extended family sons and daughter's alike and many, many more

Too many to mention.

Mother will always be a woman of Faith, a Beacon of Hope, a Pillar of Love, and a Champion of Compassion.