Margarita Olivarez, 85, of Cuero peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. She was born February 14, 1941, in Hebbronville to the late Teofilo and Manuela De Leon Trevino. She married Jesus Olivarez on June 4, 1958, at Sacred Heart Church in Mathis. She was a devout Catholic, a great mother, wife and grandmother. She was a housewife who took pride in caring for her family, keeping a clean home and always ensured that no one left the table hungry. She enjoyed caring for her plants and flowers. She looked forward to early spring where she received much pleasure from the variety of colors and fragrances each bloom had. Margarita’s family was her pride and her church was her strength.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, Jesus; daughter, Deanna Ambriz (Steven R.); sons, Jesus Olivares Jr. (Bonnie), Baldemar Olivarez (Tammy), Dwight Olivarez (Nina) and Eduardo Olivarez; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Ida Trevino, Elva Trevino and Linda Trevino and her brothers, Baldemar Trevino and Teofilo Trevino Jr.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home with a rosary to begin at 1:30 PM. A funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM with Father Michael Odartey-Lamptey officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Rick Ambriz, Steven Ambriz, Bo Olivarez, Brendon Olivarez, Dwight Olivarez and Dylan Olivarez.