Olivia Leija

Olivia Leija Obituary

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Age - 86

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September 10, 2023

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FORT WORTH, TX

FORT WORTH - Olivia Rocha Leija, 86, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 surrounded by her family. Visitation: 6-8 p. m. Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 9:30 am. Tuesday, September 20, 2023, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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