Manuel A. Oliva Jr., born in San Antonio, TX on December 7, 1930, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024 at the age of 93.

Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, Guillerma and Manuel Oliva, Sr.; sisters, Bonnie Oliva, Alice Soto, Dolores Hernandez; brothers, Christopher Oliva, Joe Oliva, Carlos Oliva.

He is survived by his loving wife Ramona Barrera Oliva. They were married for 69 years.  Also survived by daughters, Diana Estrada (Ray), Patricia Smith,  Delia Oliva, Leticia Gonzales (Roland); son, George Oliva (Antonia); 9 grandchildren Jorge A. Oliva, Alexander Estrada (Genesis), Michelle Estrada, Isaac Estrada, Simon M. Perez III (Yvette), Katherine Perez, Rebekah Smith (Patricia), Kevin J. Gonzales, Jasmine A. Gonzales (Jonathan); 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Manuel was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He fought in the Korean Conflict and received the Purple Heart medal.  He retired as a sheet metal worker at Kelly Air Force Base.

Manuel was a parishioner for more than 50 years at Mission San Jose. He was a lector and member of the Guadalupana Society.

Manuel will be greatly missed by all who knew him and we will carry his memory in our hearts.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, July 9th at 5:00pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm at the Angelus Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, July 10th at 11:00am at Mission San Jose.  Burial will follow with military honors at Mission Burial Park South.