Santiago 'Jim' Olivas
July 14, 1950 — May 10, 2014
Santiago "Jim" Olivas lost a courageous battle to cancer on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Jim was born on July 14, 1950 to Antonio and Rita Soto Olivas in Las Cruces, NM. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Soto Olivas. He is survived by his father, Antonio Olivas, brother, Tony Olivas (Chita) of Canutillo, TX Dan Olivas (Misie) Avondale, AZ, Sam Olivas, LC, his sisters Lupe Oliv...
Santiago "Jim" Olivas lost a courageous battle to cancer on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Jim was born on July 14, 1950 to Antonio and Rita Soto Olivas in Las Cruces, NM. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Soto Olivas. He is survived by his father, Antonio Olivas, brother, Tony Olivas (Chita) of Canutillo, TX Dan Olivas (Misie) Avondale, AZ, Sam Olivas, LC, his sisters Lupe Olivas of San Jose, CA, Linda Olivas of LC, NM, Teena Smith (Frank) and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Sylvia Olivas the mother of his children; he will be missed dearly by Jaime Jr. Olivas (Carmela), Diane Michelle (Chris) Barela, Louie Olivas and 6 beautiful grandchildren Jenevah, Elijah, Leah, Krista, Eva and baby. Jim loved fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a hard worker whose occupation involved the auto parts industry. He worked with several local auto parts stores in town and dedicated his last 20+ years to Pep Boys. Jimbo's favorite colors were black, white and deep purple. He enjoyed tinkering with vehicles and painting them with his favorite colors. He was an avid Elvis fan and will always be remembered for his "shake a leg" and Elvis moves. We would like to extend a special thank you to Memorial Medical Hospital, MMC cancer center, and La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice for their help and care of our precious father. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 16, at 1:00 PM at Getz Funeral Home. PDF Printable Version
Santiago "Jim" Olivas lost a courageous battle to cancer on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Jim was born on July 14, 1950 to Antonio and Rita Soto Olivas in Las Cruces, NM. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Soto Olivas. He is survived by his father, Antonio Olivas, brother, Tony Olivas (Chita) of Canutillo, TX Dan Olivas (Misie) Avondale, AZ, Sam Olivas, LC, his sisters Lupe Olivas of San Jose, CA, Linda Olivas of LC, NM, Teena Smith (Frank) and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Sylvia Olivas the mother of his children; he will be missed dearly by Jaime Jr. Olivas (Carmela), Diane Michelle (Chris) Barela, Louie Olivas and 6 beautiful grandchildren Jenevah, Elijah, Leah, Krista, Eva and baby. Jim loved fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a hard worker whose occupation involved the auto parts industry. He worked with several local auto parts stores in town and dedicated his last 20+ years to Pep Boys. Jimbo's favorite colors were black, white and deep purple. He enjoyed tinkering with vehicles and painting them with his favorite colors. He was an avid Elvis fan and will always be remembered for his "shake a leg" and Elvis moves. We would like to extend a special thank you to Memorial Medical Hospital, MMC cancer center, and La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice for their help and care of our precious father. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 16, at 1:00 PM at Getz Funeral Home. PDF Printable Version
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