Adelina Olivares Billalobos

Adelina Olivares Billalobos, 98, was born in Devine, Texas on February 2, 1926, and entered heaven on September 18, 2024. She was a loving, precious mother and wife. Adelina was a lady of immense faith who believed in our Lord. She prayed for all of our family on a daily basis and believed that the prayers of a mother were the first ones heard by our Lord.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ramon Billalobos, her mother and father, Bernandino and San Juana Olivares, her beloved son Joe David Billalobos, grandsons Patrick Billalobos and Gilbert Billalobos, Jr., son-in-law Homer Chapa. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Aurelia Navarro, Petra Costilla, and Susana Adame, and her brothers Simon Olivares, Juan Sanchez, Jose Maria Olivares, Jesus “Chuy” Olivares, and Santiago Olivares.
She is survived by her children Marta Rosenthal (John), Gloria Velasquez, Ramon Billalobos, Jr. (Connie), Mary Jane Flores (Julian), Gilbert Billalobos, Robert Billalobos, and Rebecca Chapa. Later in life, Adelina and Ramon helped raise their grandson Gilbert Hilburn, Jr.


Adelina had 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to Ellie Pompa who lovingly helped care for Adelina for the last few years. We would also like to thank Devine Health and Rehabilitation and their Administrator Pam for providing care for our mother, special thanks to Nurses Desiree, Maggie, Mae, and Jasmine and numerous staff members who also provided assistance to our mother. Also, special thanks to New Century Hospice for the care and kindness of their staff, Dana, Andres, Chaplain Alfonso, Jane, Amanda, Denise, Harry, Gina, and Judy.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. at Primrose Funeral Services Chapel in Devine, Texas. Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with interment to follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.