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Arturo Olivera Obituary

Olivera, Arturo A. Age 24, of Glenview. Beloved son of Arturo (Teresa) Olivera, Jr., M.D.; loving brother of Sofia and the late Victor Olivera; dear grandson of Beatriz "Betty" and the late Arturo Olivera, Sr., M.D and Olga and late Fernando Robaina; fond nephew of Beatriz "Betty" Olivera (Timothy) Powell, Victoria (James) Nugent, and Cristina "Kiki" (Mark) Hoffman, Luis Robaina (Maria Eugenia Lores), Alejandro Robaina, Maria Cristina Robaina (Alberto Torre), Olga Maria Robaina (Alvaro Escalante), Eugenio Robaina (Eva Patricia Reiter) and the late Joaquin Robaina; fond cousin to many. Funeral Mass Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 11:00a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St., Glenview, IL 60025. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund c/o Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church or Relevant Radio, PO Box 10707, Green Bay, WI 54307. Info www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847)675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 26, 2015.

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Elisa Halmon

January 19, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Daniel Bennett

February 18, 2015

To the Olivera Family-
I want to thank Teresa for giving me the memorial card
of Arturo this afternoon. I sit in the back of the chapel of the Holy Family at St. Catherine Laboure every Wednesday for the past 7 years.
As I expressed to Teresa there is no greater loss than one's children. Why God has had your family bear such a heavy cross we'll only know when we go to meet our Lord.
My prayers for your sons and for your family will always be on my mind, in my heart and on my lips.
Teresa, thank you also for the Memorare it is one of my favorite prayers.

Michael Kessler

February 17, 2015

Olivera Families - I hadn't heard until today, I am so sorry about young Arturo.

iria espalter

February 9, 2015

Dr. Olivera y Teresa.
En estos momentos tan dificiles que estan pasando mis oraciones y condolencia estan con toda su Flia.El Senor les dara el comfort que ustedes necesitan.
Sinceraqmente Iria Espalter

February 6, 2015

dear teresa and art..... sharon shared the news of arturo's passing yesterday. keith and i are sending you wishes for strength and healing. your faith in our FATHER is such a blessing and will carry you through the dark times. we feel a kinship of sorts with you and we know what a gift your arturo was to your family.thank you for sharing with me last year teresa.. our prayers are with you and all your loved ones. with deep love comes deep sorrow but what a gift to know that love.it will never be taken from you ........ lisa and keith condon

February 4, 2015

Dear friends,
We feel deeply grateful as we read through these messages filled with profound sorrow and pain for our loss. Victor's death brought us closer to Our Blessed Mother as we prayed the Rosary to find comfort and consolation. Arturo's life brought Christ to us! Through his pain
we became closer in faith and hope. Arturo was an amazing human being with a heart of gold! We have been blessed with the gift of our beloved sons, Victor & Arturo's lives. We will treasure the happy memories we shared together until we meet again in the Glory of Heaven. Please, keep writing to us and sharing your thoughts and memories of him.
Teresa & Art Olivera

February 4, 2015

we are all so sorry for your loss, I can remember Arturo as a young fun loving boy playing with Jimmy. Our prayers are with your family
Linda and Guy Snyder

Kay Dziedzic

February 3, 2015

I am so very sorry for your loss...Arturo was a gifted and brilliant man, and in the possession of a vast amount of knowledge for one so young. He will be greatly missed, by you, his loving family, and by his many friends, and by the world at large. My heart bleeds for you during this horrible loss.

January 31, 2015

Arturo and Teresa
Our hearts are so saddened by the passing of Arturo. My son Ben who met Arturo at Carlbrook will be immeasurably grateful for the happiness and laughter he was able to share with him and will rejoice eternally for all the moments he got to breathe in his wondrous spirit.

Dr. Mark & Theresa Migdal

David and Terry Alameda

January 30, 2015

Arturo and Teresa,
Our thoughts, our prayers, our love and support are with you and your family; it is all that we have.
David and Terry

January 30, 2015

To Betty Grandmother of Arturo. We are so sorry to hear of the tragic death of your Grandson. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Jerry & Diana Latin

Flora Llacuna

January 30, 2015

Palabras no existen ante tan profundo dolor, pero quiera Dios que vuestra FE y los momentos felices vividos les brinden un poco de consuelo.

In the wild...2N 2006

Teresa, his proud mother

January 30, 2015

With the love of his life, Maggie

Teresa, his proud mother

January 30, 2015

Arturo with his sister Sofia @ her quinceanera party August 2013

Teresa, his proud mother

January 30, 2015

January 30, 2015

I was deeply saddened by the news of Arturo's passing. Our heart felt condolences to you and your family. May the memories of him help you find peace, It's never easy. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Mr. & Mrs Nelida Rosado (Nellie)

Rick Curry

January 29, 2015

Dear Olivera Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 29, 2015

My thoughts are with all of you. -- John Goldstein

Tom Kuhn

January 28, 2015

Arturo, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rolando Gonzalez

January 28, 2015

Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones están contigo y toda tu familia.

Sinceramente, Rolando, Maria y Rolando Gonzalez Jr.

Betty Rosales

January 28, 2015

Dear Dr. Olivera and family,our thoughts and prayers are with you in this tragic loss. My your faith sustain all of you in this most difficult time. Betty(Canizares)Rosales and family

Tammie Saunders

January 28, 2015

Arturo was one of my beloved students when I taught at Carlbrook, will be keeping the entire family in my thoughts and prayers!

Ramon Garcia MD

January 28, 2015

Arturo:

Lo siento tanto.

Rolf Schmieding

January 28, 2015

My dear friends Arturo and Teresa,
Even though we don't see each other much, I am very fond of you and your family. I am truly heart broken over this and am at a loss for words. I pray that God lifts you up and brings you some peace sometime soon. I don't know why this had to happen and it is so devastating. I love you guys

mimi kravitz

January 28, 2015

I heard this devastating news today. Please know that I am thinking of you all...

Kim Jenkins

January 28, 2015

Teresa, Art & Sofia,
I remember Arturo for his great smile, his charisma, his passion for life and love for his family. He was a light that faded too soon, having been through so much in his life. May we all find comfort in knowing he is at peace. My deepest sympathy and love is with your family.

January 28, 2015

Teresa, Art and Sofia,
Our prayers are with you, our hearts broken for you.

With deepest sympathy
Mary Anne Nash and Vern Sebby Family

January 28, 2015

I am so incredibly sorry. You are in our prayers. Amy Stanton

Elaine Matsushita

January 28, 2015

Dear Art, Teresa and Sofia,

Words cannot express the great sorrow we feel over Arturo's death. He and your family have, and always will have, a special place in our hearts--the seeds of which were planted so many years ago when he and Josh played baseball together.
We will keep Arturo alive in our hearts--remembering his charm, his beautiful smile. And we will keep you in our thoughts.

With love and deepest sympathy,
Elaine Matsushita and Josh and Sam Fidler

Jen McArthur Franco

January 28, 2015

Olivera Family-
I found out yesterday that Arturo was no longer with us. I could hear his laugh, see his smile, he is missed. My thoughts and prayer are with you. Jen McArthur Franco

January 28, 2015

My deepest sympathy and prayers.
Susan Ockerlund

January 28, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the Olivera family.
Susan Ockerlund

Jesus Antonio Manteca-Elias

January 28, 2015

Nuestras más sentidas Condolencias . Pedimos a Dios los bendiga y conforte en estos momentos tan difíciles.

Lupita y Jesus Antonio Manteca-Elias

Martha Remon

January 28, 2015

Nuestro sentido pésame. Estamos con ustedes en oraciones. Descanse en paz, Arturito. Nuestros pensamientos, siempre con ustedes.
Familia Remon, McMaster y Bramati

January 27, 2015

Arturo, you will not be forgotten.

Lisa Wooten

January 27, 2015

Dear Art, Teresa and Sofia,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and the family. Hearing about Arturo has deeply sadden us. Words cannot express how sorry we are. Please know we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers always.

With love,
Reggie and Lisa Wooten

January 27, 2015

Olivera family-
So.. very sorry to hear about the loss of your son Arturo. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Our deepest condolences,
The Stuercke Family

Bonita Villar

January 27, 2015

Dear Art, Teresa, and Sofia,
We have no words to express our sorrow at what happened to Art Jr. We will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
James and Bonnie Villar

Anne

January 27, 2015

My prayers are with the family. May the God of comfort give you the strength to endure this loss.

Tim Brace

January 27, 2015

Arturo, Teresa and Sofia...
It is with profound sadness that I send my love and thoughts your way. I have fond memories of the early days spending moments with Arturo.. He has always had a special place in my heart.. My love and my arms are around you and the family...Our love , Tim and Kathleen Brace

Angie Graves

January 27, 2015

Dear Dr. Olivera I'm praying for you and your wife. I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. I'm going to pray daily for your strength. If I can do anything for you please call.

Tim McNulty

January 27, 2015

Art my dear friend.... I truly cannot express the pain I feel for you, Teresa and Sofia. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers now and forever.....
Know that you are loved by so many and we are all thinking of all of you and praying for strength, happiness and Gods guidance.
My love and prayers to you always Art..... ALWAYS
TIM

Tere Rodriguez

January 27, 2015

My thoughts and prayers for the Olivera family in this very difficult time.

Gigi Carow Hoke

January 27, 2015

Dear Olivera family, I have no words to describe how saddened I was to hear about Arturo. I have never forgotten your sons and their joy as children on Grove Street. May God comfort you and ease your suffering during this terrible time. My deepest condolences--

Ivette Morales

January 27, 2015

To the Olivera family, My thoughts and prayers to you,with deep sympathy,my condolences..sincerely,

Lisa

January 27, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Blanca perez

January 27, 2015

Dr.Olivera
I'am sorry to hear about your loss.My prayers are with you and your family.God will give you the strength during this time.God bless you.

January 27, 2015

Dear Arturo and Teresa: our deepest sympathy for your loss. There are no words that can give you solace but the grace of the Lord will take you thru this horrible time.
Dr. and Mrs Rogelio Maynulet

January 27, 2015

Dr. Olivera and family,

We are deeply sorry to hear about your loss. May God give you and your family the strength and courage during this time of bereavement.

With our deepest sympathy and condolences,
Jose E. Velez and family

Tony Lamas

January 27, 2015

Dear Arturo and Teresa,

We were so deeply saddened by the news of Arturo's death. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers for peace are with all of you now and in the days to come.

With our deepest sympathy,

Isabel and Tony

IVETTE FIGUEROA

January 27, 2015

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHYS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW

January 27, 2015

Dear Olivera Family: We are so so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts. John and Cathy Moynihan

Maria Miyares-O'Connor

January 27, 2015

Dear Arturo, Teresa and Sofia,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Words cannot express how saddened we are. Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Un abrazo,
Maria Miyares-O'Connor

Denise Prendergast

January 27, 2015

Arturo, Teresa and Sofia,
Although it has been a long time, Arturo has always been in my heart and thoughts. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to all of you.

Tom Bush

January 27, 2015

Art,just heard about your lost,sorry you have my condolence.

Stephen Finelli

January 27, 2015

Dear Arturo and Teresa,
We want to express out deepest sympathy and heartfelt love for your loss.
I know you will find strength in your loving family and your friends are right here for you. God works in mysterious ways and for some strange reason touches those who have the strongest faith and support. May God bless you, Sofia and the rest of your family. The Finelli family will pary for you and Arturo and you will never be far from our thoughts.

Stephen & Berit Finelli

Fernando F Lopez MD

January 27, 2015

Don't know what to say, Arturo, Teresa, & Sofia:

Mom, me, and the rest of the family are so sorry to hear what has happen to your other son....We can't believe it. So sorry....

We can pray that God Bless your two sons now and always. And give you strength during this most difficult time.

Love,
The Lopez Family

Fernando Lopez MD

January 26, 2015

We don't know what to say, Arturo, Teresa, & Sofia:

Mom, me, and the rest of the family are so sorry to hear what has happen to your other son....We can't believe it. So sorry....

We can pray that God Bless your two sons now and always. And give you strength during this most difficult time.

Love,
The Lopez Family

January 26, 2015

Dear Olivera Family,
Deepest sympathy to each of you on the tragic loss of Arturo. May you find strength and comfort from the all love and prayers sent your way by so many who care about you and share in your grief.
Beth Troka Atkins

January 26, 2015

Dear Arturo and Teresa,
I cannot imagine your sorrow and grief and convey to you my most heartfelt sympathy. I realize that the Lord is infinitely merciful and loves your infinitely and will bring Arturo to everlasting happiness. I know the Lord will strengthen you and give you the firm hope that you will re-unite in heaven. Count on my prayers. God bless, Fr Peter Armenio

ARLINE LOPEZ

January 26, 2015

QUERIDOS ARTURO, TERESA Y FAMILIA,

MI MAS PROFUNDA CONDOLENCIA A USTEDES Y TODA LA FAMILIA EN ESTOS MOMENTOS INEXPLICABLES. SIENTO MUCHO NO PODER ESTAR CON USTEDES, PERO MI CORAZON Y PENSAMIENTO LOS ACOMPANARAN. QUE DIOS LES PROPORCIONE LA FORTALEZA Y PAZ TAN NECESITADA EN ESTOS MOMENTOS TAN DIFICILES.

CON MUCHO CARINO,

ARLINE D. LOPEZ Y FAMILIA

vincenzina schifano

January 26, 2015

May God hold you through your broken hearts.... sincere condolences.

Vincenzina Schifano

Christine Schroeder

January 26, 2015

It is difficult to find words to comfort your family at this tragic time. Know that all of you are loved, especially Arturo. I have my Our Lady of Guadalupe candle lit for Arturo, Art, Teresa , Sofia , Mrs. Olivera , Nugent ,Hoffman and Powell families. I know together you will find the strength and love during this difficult time. Our Lady of Guadalupe. Pray for Us!

January 26, 2015

I prayed so many times today for you all! May the Lord Speed Peace and Love upon your family.

Tracy Dowd Molleur
Evergreen, Colorado

January 26, 2015

Dr. Olivera and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss and hope we can be there to comfort and support you during such a difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andrew Albert, GI Attendings and GI staff at Illinois Masonic.

Amy Burnham

January 26, 2015

Words cannot express how sorry we are over the loss of your son. We are in shock over the news and our prayers are with you. We hope that you can find comfort and peace through all this.
-besos y abrazos
The Burnham's - Amy (Pedraja), Michael, Margaret and Gabe.

Kavita Singh

January 26, 2015

Dear Dr. Olivera and Family
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your son, Arturo. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Kavita Singh

January 26, 2015

Dear Art, Teresa, Sofia and family,
Sending much love and many prayers your way. We all share in your grief. God bless you all.
Betsy and Mike Slager

January 26, 2015

Dear Dr Olivera and Theresa:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, please know that our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Laura & Pedro Balandrin

January 26, 2015

Dear Art , Teresa and Sofia,

Our family is deeply saddened after hearing about Arturo's death. We cannot even begin to to understand what you are going through right now. Our hearfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We pray everyday that God will grant you the peace and serenity that you need to get through this. Stay strong and know that Arturo and Victor are arm in arm in heaven. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Al Enriquez, MD , Lisa and children.
Edina, Minnesota

Chris Perri

January 26, 2015

Dear Dr. Olivera,Mrs. Olivera, and Sofia, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this horrific time. May you draw strength from your faith and know Arturo is in the house of the Lord. I am sure Victor was waiting for him. God Bless you.
Chris from Endo @ Swedish Covenant Hosp.

Chris and Peggy McNulty

January 26, 2015

Art and Teresa,
Peggy and I are so profoundly sorry for your tragic loss. You are all in our prayers for God's peace at this difficult time.

Blake Meyer

January 26, 2015

Dear Art and Teresa,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and Arturo. I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I hope that Jesus and our Blessed Mother give you comfort and peace at this difficult time.

With love,

~Blake Meyer

Ron Almendrales

January 26, 2015

Dear Art, Teresa, and family,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your terrible loss.
May God give you the strength and comfort to know that Arturo is at peace with him in Paradise,
Love,
Ronnie and Maria Claudia Almendrales

January 26, 2015

Art, Teresa and Sofia,
Our love and prayers are with you. God bless.
Rebecca Lewien and Glenda Hieronymus

anne kavanagh

January 26, 2015

Dear Art, Teresa, Sofia, and the entire Olivera family,

Words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of Arturo. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Arturo was blessed to have such a loving, supportive family. I know you have many happy memories and we hope these memories are a comfort. God bless all of you and may Arturo rest in peace.

Love,

Anne, Terry, Connor & Sianna

Claudia Hicks

January 26, 2015

Dear Art, Teresa and Sofia - I am profoundly sorry for the loss of your beloved son and brother. Please know that I have been praying for Arturo and your entire family - praying that you may feel the presence and love of our Lord and our Blessed Mother. Please know that you have so many friends that are here to love and support you at this time of sorrow.

January 26, 2015

My name is Dr. Myrna Patricio,we are the family who always sits in the back pew on Sundays and my son sometimes help with the collection when he is ask to do so, my son went to summer camps with your son and he is his age and I am deeply saddened by your loss and I can not even imagine how you feel,I pray for comfort for your family since we heard what happened from the Kent family who are a friend of my son
May God bless you and your family.
Myrna M. Patricio,M.D.

Rose Marie Schifano

January 26, 2015

Dear Art and Teresa n Betty

With great empathy I offer condolences to all of you. This pain
Is a terrible burden to bear. God love you and I pray help you
through this difficult time.
Rose Marie Schifano and. family

Jose Mendez

January 26, 2015

Dear Arturo and Maria Teresa,
Our entire family joins yours in prayer and bereavement for such an egregious loss. May the Lord God grant Arturito and Victor eternal Peace, and comfort you through these dark days.
Respectfully,
José, Karen, Elizabeth, Victoria, and Oliver Méndez

Raul Couret, Jr., MD

January 25, 2015

Dear Art and Teresa, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John & Katie Nicolau

January 25, 2015

Arturo, Teresa, Sofia, and the entire Olivera family - Please know that we have been praying, and will continue to pray for your family in this great moment of loss. While we realize that God has a plan, even though He does not let us know what it is, times like these test us and our faith beyond our comprehension. May Arturo rest in peace with Victor, and may the good Lord shine an everlasting light of comfort on them and your family.

January 25, 2015

Dear Teresa, Art, and Sofia,

As we all try to understand your most horrific loss, may Arturo again embrace Victor and rest with him in God's loving and everlasting peace. Please know that we are here to help you find the strength to heal. You are not alone.

Pray always,
Bob, Rose, Lauren and Robby Kus

January 25, 2015

Dear Art and Teresa: We have been thinking of you both since Gustavo notified us of your loss.Our prayers are with you and we've asked our church to also lift you up in prayer. Only God can help you through these difficult days, but if you should need anything, do not hesitate to ask. God bless.

Jorge and Sandra Montes

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