Olibama Lopez Tushar
1906–2004 (age 98)
Biography
Olibama Lopez Tushar (1906-2004) celebrated her heritage through education and by sharing stories that connected family histories to the broader region. She cherished the opportunity to introduce younger generations to the traditions that shaped her life and to encourage them to preserve those stories.
Her legacy lives on in the students and relatives who continue to celebrate their culture and in the peaceful setting of Crown Hill Cemetery, where her commitment to family and to uplifting others is still honored.