Angelica Olivares

Angelica Olivares, 88, of Port Lavaca passed away September 27, 2026. She was born July 21, 1938 in Monterrey, Mexico to Manuel Malo and Felisa Dominguez Malo. Angelica was a homemaker and member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.

She is survived by her son, Cesar A. Olivares (Dalinda); sisters, Alicia Gonzalez, Mague Malo; four grandchildren, Felisa Torres (Jeff), Lyzette Olivares-Lugo (Daniel), Cesar M. Olivares, Alyssa Felyz-Garza; and seven great-grandchildren, Ishmael D. Torres, Eva Torres, Dylan Lugo, Devin Lugo, PFC Daniel A. Lugo Jr. (PFC Bryanna H Abeja Lugo), Demi Lugo (Elijah Calderon), and Alizaya Garza.

She was preceded in death by her husband Cesar Olivares G.; daughter Angie Olivares; parents; sister, Carmen Hernandez; and brothers, Armando Malo, Juan Manuel Malo, Arturo Malo, and Alfonso Malo.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Tanya Casados for the love, care, and compassion she gave to Mom. Her kindness and willingness to always go above and beyond will forever be remembered and deeply appreciated.

We are also thankful to the incredible team of Hospice of South Texas (nurses/aids/social workers/pastor) who for well over a year, brought their gentle presence and unwavering support, of exceptional care and guidance which eased our mother’s journey and gave us peace.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. with a rosary to begin at 7 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church with Father Derek Acquah officiating. Burial will follow in Port Lavaca Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Cesar M. Olivares, Ricky Gonzalez, Daniel Lugo, Dylan Lugo, Jeff Torres and Ishmael Torres.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Texas.

Words of comfort and special memories may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.