December 17, 1945 - November 11, 2020
On November 11, 2020, Richard Oliva Sr., age 74, passed away of natural causes with complications. He is survived by his children-Noreen & Jerome Thompson, Richard Oliva Jr., Leilani Oliva, Eito Oliva, and Alex Maraña; his grandchildren Hardy, Freddy, Toni, Albert, Robin, Hannah, Neo, and Rollie; Great-grandchildren-Lily and Dion; his brothers-Maurice, James, Jesse, and Kevin; his sisters-Francis, Arlene, and Tina; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is preceded in death are parents-Ethyl Patheal and Eulogio (Eddie) Oliva and his beloved wife Nona Oliva.
Richard joined the Navy when he was 17. He worked at the California Youth Authority (CYA) for 33 years before retiring in 2001. He belonged to the Orchid Society and Veterans Association. Hobbies consisted of cooking, gardening, botany, Keno, traveling, and was a yearly beach Trekkie. Charities he contributed to consisted of Cancer Society, Boys Town, St. Jude, and Diabetes Association.
He was a student of life and a great philosopher. He will be greatly missed.
SERVICE
Services for Richard will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park in Cascade Gardens (Behind Evergreen Chapel) on Friday, November 27, at 1:30 PM, located at Hwy 99 & E. Harney Lane in Lodi CA, 95240, (209) - 334 - 9613.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Oliva family.