LOVING FATHER AND GRANDFATHER New Iberia"Funeral services for Mr. Elisse Jesse T-Blanc Oliva, 77, of New Iberia will be held on Monday, October 16, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. in David Funeral Home Chapel. The Reverend Mr. Jimmy Wilson will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2006 from 4:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M., with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. in David Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Monday from 8:00 A.M. until service time in the funeral home. A native of Abbeville, and longtime resident of New Iberia, Mr. Oliva passed away on Friday, October 13, 2006 at 11:37 A.M. in his residence. Mr. Oliva retired after many years of working in the oilfield. He was a member of the Cajun French Music Association, and he enjoyed going to dances and being with friends and family. Mr. Oliva was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include a son, Elton James Oliva and wife, Regina of New Iberia; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Oliva of Houston, TX; special companion, Alma Delcambre of New Iberia; brothers, Francis Oliva of Lydia, Clarence Oliva, Sr. and wife, Mary Lou of Coteau, and Edward Oliva and wife, Dean of New Iberia; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Mr. Oliva is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceding Mr. Oliva in death are his wife, Dora Madeleine Liccioni Oliva; parents, Moleus and Edith Romero Oliva; a son, Calvin Francis Oliva; and a sister, Gladys Myers. David Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
