Ernestina Avelinda Olivares Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ernestina A. Olivares RACINE - Ernestina Avelinda (nee: De La Pena) Olivares, 79, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Big Wells, TX on March 21, 1938, the daughter of the late Alex and Isabel (nee: Carranza) De La Pena. On December 20, 1958, Ernestina was united in marriage to Jose 'Joe' Olivares. She was employed by ACME Die Casting Corp. in Racine for 30 years, where she worked as a Quality Control Inspector until her retirement in 2004. Ernestina enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, puzzles, and puzzle books, but above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband, Jose 'Joe' Olivares, son, Jose (Jessie Pilfold-Olivares); sisters, Lolly Olson, Elva Rydzewski, Isabel (Doug) Le Flex; brothers, Alex De La Pena Jr., and Steve (Mary) De La Pena. She is further survived by grandchildren, a sister-in-law, other relatives and friends. Ernestina was preceded in death by her daughters, Diana Olivares on December 25, 2014, and Yvonne Olivares on September 23, 2015, sister, Rose Steinfest, and brother, Vic De La Pena. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saints Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Parish, 819 3rd Ave. Antigo, WI 54409, on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12 noon. Visitation will take place at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of mass. Ernestina will be laid to rest at Queen of Peace Cemetery in Antigo, WI. Ernestina's family would like to thank Jessie Pilford-Olivares and Jim Frizzell for the special care given to her during this difficult time.

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Ernestina Avelinda Olivares

March 21, 1938 - December 25, 2017