Olivia (Shorty) Uriegas Ramos was born April 6, 1929, to Juan N. (Cheno) Uriegas and Sofia Ramos Uriegas. She went to be with our Lord on October 21, 2023, at the age of 94. She is survived by her daughter Socorro (Cora)  Gloria, son-in-law Johnny Gloria; grandchildren, Michael Rodriguez, Johnny Gloria Jr., Michelle Gloria and Alonzo Gloria; great grandsons, Nathan Rodriguez and Jonathan Rodriguez; her brother David Uriegas; sister-in-law, Sara Uriegas; numerous loving nephews and nieces and great great-grandchildren. Her brother Marcelo Uriegas and sister-in-law Margarita preceded her in death.
Olivia attended Carrizo Springs High School and began her work career in the fruit canneries in Oakland, CA. She returned to Carrizo Springs in 1953 and lived the rest of her life here. She lived with her parents and cared for them until their last days.
Olivia was a hard-working, loyal employee and a leader at her jobs as a waitress at the Chicken Coop Restaurant, Queen Alice Café, Sunshine Café. She made sure the staff worked efficiently and that customers got served promptly. She and Mamie Galan managed the Sunshine Café for a number of years. Oliva worked at the Salant Garment Factory for over 25 years. She was a group leader and was selected as a Union Representative by her peers.

Olivia's most important trait was her deep love for her family, Catholic faith and friends. She always enjoyed visits with her family and friends. She was a very good cook and baker. She always had food, coffee or baked goods for her company. She made the best tamales, tortillas and menudo. For many years, she loved to host her menudo parties after the Homecoming games. She enjoyed hosting her circle of friends for Lenten lunches.
At Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Olivia served the Funeral Ministry for many years, she worked the Church Festival Gordita Food booth for many years. She loved to pray the Rosary and prayed the novenas for many of the deceased in our community.

Olivia was the matriarch of our family. She loved to attend all our family reunions, weddings, parties, quinceñeras and would lead us with prayer and words of wisdom. She was a loving soul and will be deeply  missed.

Visitation at Leonard Funeral Home from 5pm to 9 pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, and Funeral mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on Thursday, October 26, 2023,  at 10