Marlene Olivo

January 29, 1942 - March 29, 2021

On Monday, March 29, 2021, Marlene Olivo (79) passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Marlene was born on January 29,1942 in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. She graduated high school in Guayaquil and continued her education as a radiology nurse. On October 5,1967, she married Enrique Olivo. In 1969, they moved to Tampa, where they raised their two daughters. She loved to travel, try new restaurants with friends and just enjoy her life. Her love for joyful music designated in her personality with dancing and a good old buena fiesta. She was known for her welcoming heart and her kind and loving spirit. Marlene was passionate about helping others. She often helped strangers, that later would become not only friends but part of her family. She was often referred to as “mama” by her work family. She is survived by her husband, Enrique, two daughters, Cynthia and Stephanie and her youngest sister that she helped raised, Rosi Calderon. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 17,2021 at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens at 10:00am, in Palm Harbor. Flowers are welcomed.