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Elizabeth Wiatrek Oliver age 97 of San Antonio, peacefully went to the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2023. She was born March 7, 1926 in Stockdale, Texas to Stanley and Theresa (Olenick) Wiatrek. Elizabeth was a kind, compassionate, loving, and devoted wife, mother, sibling, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband Adron Oliver; her daughter Sonia Curbow; her parents Theresa and Stanley Wiatrek; siblings John Wiatrek and Benedict Wiatrek; brothers in-law Jerry Labus and Allen May; sister in-law Lorraine Wiatrek; and grandson Nathan Oliver. She is survived by her loving sisters Mary Wiatrek, Rose Labus, Alice May, Doris Rizzo (John), Sister Carol Marie Wiatrek; sister -in-law Magdalen Wiatrek; sons Jeffrey Oliver (Marilyn) and Gerald Oliver; daughters Jennifer Teel (Scott) and Stefanie Walther (Henry); grandchildren Landon Oliver (Cheryl), Eric Oliver (Renee), Darin Oliver (Janicea), Valerie Stone (Adrian), Matthew Oliver, Barbara Garcia, Elizabeth Walther, Robbie Walther (Becky), and Michelle Hadash (Victor); and great grandchildren Katy, Leaha (Jerred), Jeremy, Tess, Benjamin, Sarah, William, Christopher, Blake, Eva, Shaun, Ethan, Julia, and Tully. Elizabeth grew up on her family farm south of Stockdale and attended schools at both Wallace Branch and Kosciusko, until the twelfth grade, she then transferred to St. Gerard’s High School in San Antonio and graduated in 1944. Upon graduation she worked at Frost Bank as a bookkeeper. Elizabeth met Adron at the old Hermann Sons Hall & Bowling Alley, they were married at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church on June 7, 1946, and shared their lives together for 60 years. In the early years of their marriage she was a full-time mother and homemaker. She later started working successfully selling Avon products for several years. She then worked for 25 years as a cafeteria manager at both Holy Name School and later Cambridge Elementary in Alamo Heights. Elizabeth enjoyed music, cooking, sewing, reading, and flower gardening. She especially enjoyed family time and having the grandchildren at home or on trips to Fort Clark Springs in Brackettville. She was always devoted to God and her faith. She and Adron were founding parishioners of both St. James and Holy Name Catholic Church. Elizabeth served as a Eucharist Minister to the homebound and nursing homes. She was a great advocate for the teen programs at Holy Name for 40 years. During this time she was an adult advisor for CYO sports programs and tournaments. Always having a special interest in spreading the faith to the youth, she assisted in preparing youth religious retreats, plus helped plan and chaperone several Youth Spectacular events for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Elizabeth completed Catechesis I and II training through the Archdiocese Catechetical Center. She was greatly admired as a Religious Education teacher and preparing teens for their receiving Confirmation. Not long following Adron’s passing in 2004, Elizabeth moved to the Incarnate Word Residence and later into the Assisted Living program. In early 2018 she suffered a serious illness, resulting in her needing to relocate to St. Francis Nursing Home. The family wants to thank both facilities, where Elizabeth was cared for so lovingly. SERVICES Visitation will be from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, 1700 S.E. Military Drive. The Rosary will begin at 9:30 A.M. followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 8161 FM 541 East, Kosciusko, Texas. Interment will follow at St. Ann’s Catholic Church Cemetery. It is the family wishes that in lieu of sending flowers, would you please consider sending donations to St. Francis Nursing Home, 630 West Woodlawn, San Antonio, Texas 78212 toward their activities programs.

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Elizabeth Wiatrek Oliver

March 7, 1926 - May 15, 2023