Lila Olivarez

Lila Olivarez, 90, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 21, 2025 at her residence in Edinburg, Texas. She was born on a Sunday, April 28, 1935 to Eduardo Villarreal and Macaria Solis Villarreal in Encino, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; Zacarias Olivarez, III, brothers; Servando Villarreal and Eduardo “Wally” Villarreal and sisters; Soccoro Trevino and Zoila Longoria.

Lila is survived by her loving children; Edna (Armando) Luna, Zacarias (Sara) Olivarez, IV and Rick (Roxanne Pena) Olivarez, 6 grandchildren; Lori (Rogelio) Alvarado, Rachel Olivarez, Zacarias “Zack” Olivarez, V, Gizelle Olivarez, Gianna Olivarez and Alasandra “Nikkie” (Alfonso) Flores, 6 great grandchildren; Mia Ann Alvarado, Rogelio “RJ” Alvarado, Orion Corkill, Corline Corkill, Aliana Flores and Alejandro Flores as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Lila was a beautiful lady who lived her life to the fullest and who always enjoyed working on her yard. She enjoyed watching novelas, shopping and eating her favorite food of enchiladas with her family. Her family was everything to her, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with them. She will be greatly missed by children, grandchildren and all those whose lives she touched. She shared her love and happiness with all those in their life including her friends and extended family. Lila was the matriarch of her family and on a daily basis she showed them what true strength looked like. Because she was the perfect example of strength and character that she instilled in everyone she knew.

The Olivarez Family will be honoring their mother’s wishes with a private burial at a later date. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers as they continue to grief. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Johnny Garcia, Funeral Director/Manager, and staff at Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home in Edinburg.

23rd PSALM

The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.