Louis Oliver 1925-2014

Louis Oliver, 89 passed away June 2, 2014 at Gila Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of life will be held at Baca’s Funeral Chapels Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 10 O’clock in the morning, officiating Pastor Steve Griffith.

Louis was born April 14, 1925 in Balmorhea, Texas. On May 16, 1949 he married Myrtle Sullivan in Hotsprings, NM. Following their marriage they ranched with Louis’ parents, Dan and Loree Oliver, in Pie Town, NM. From there they moved to Cliff where Louis owned and operated a gas station, started a well drilling business and continued ranching operations in Pie Town and Quemado. They lived and worked in Cliff for 18 years. While in Cliff, Louis and Myrtle bought a ranch in the Mimbres Valley in 1971. In the following years they ran the family ranch as well as owning and operating a well drilling business. Louis loved to hunt lions and to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a longtime and very active member of the Great Soil and Water Conservation District and Farm Bureau. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.

He is survived by his loving wife Myrtle of the ranch in the Mimbres Valley, daughters; Nina Biebelle and husband Randy of Corona, NM and Sudi Colby and husband Dean of Los Angeles, CA., grandchildren Wayne Oliver (Breena) of Texas, Brandon Biebelle (Shay) of Mimbres, Kelly Bradymire (Jeremiah) of Hawaii. Also surviving him are his great-grandchildren Daniel, Wyatt, Colton, and Dillion Oliver, Clair and Amy Biebelle, and numerous cousins and niece, Dana Duncan Hoffman).
He is preceded in death by his son Danny Oliver.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation of your choice in Louis’ memory.

I always enjoyed working with Louis no matter the issue.  I also appreciated his strong support of the DuBois Rodeo Scholarship while he served on the board of the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau.  We've lost a thoughtful advocate for production agriculture.