Joseph W. Olivier

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Lydia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Friday, August 14, 2009 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Lydia for Joseph Olivier, 83, who died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in Grand Marias. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery, in Patoutville Rev. Donovan Labbe will be the Celebrant. Born on July 12, 1926, Mr. Olivier worked as a farmer, derrick hand, and as a warehouseman, having lived in California for 50 years. He played several different musical instruments and enjoyed country western music. Survivors include his son, Floyd Olivier of Modesto, CA; daughters, Carolyn Varrone and husband Dan of Grand Marias, Colleen Olivier Smith of Salida, CA; sisters, Aline O. Delahoussaye of Grand Marias, Ethel Mary O. Collins and husband Joseph of Grand Marias; companion, Irene Abatte of Grand Marias; grandchildren, Andrea Olivier, Alicia Olivier, Kimberly Lenhart, Eric Lenhart, Lyle Lenhart, Rebecca Smith, Haley Smith; great grandchildren, Chantal Olivier, Guinevere Lenhart, Jasmine Lenhart, and Riley Lenhart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora A. Olivier; parents, Joseph R. and Elvania Louviere Olivier; daughter, Cora Lee Olivier; brother, Wilbert Olivier, Paul Alfred Olivier; sisters, Almenia Olivier, and Nora Delahoussaye. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Lydia. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00 AM Friday. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.