Robert Jesse Olivera

Lifelong Alaskan and former Wasilla resident Robert Jesse Olivera passed away Feb. 14, 2008, in his sleep at home in Anchorage. He was 25.

A public visitation in celebration of Robert’s life will begin at 1:30 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wasilla. Services will begin at 2:30 p.m. with reception to follow.

Born May 5, 1982, in Anchorage, he attended Wasilla High School and Holy Family Church. He lived briefly in Colorado and worked as a cook.

Robert enjoyed visiting with friends, music, watching football, snowboarding and traveling. He was a great brother and friend, and the family has to many memories to list. He will be sorely missed.

Robert is survived by his parents, Tony and Ronalda Olivera; brothers, Ryan, Shawn and Christopher; sisters, Amariah Olivera and Renee Gallagher; grandparents Marlene Shanigan and Roy Matsuno; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Memorial donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the Native Tribe of Kanatak at P.O. Box 872231, Wasilla, AK 99687.