Olivia Garcia “Dolly” Pena *- Laredo

Dolly was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She joined the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Isabella the Catholic #683, Laredo. In 2007 she was honored for 60 years of service to the Order. She served her court in the office of Regent.

On the State Board, Dolly served as District Deputy, State Treasurer, State Secretary, and State Regent 1992-1994. She was elected as a National Director in 1996.

She worked for her father’s Miracle Candle Company and then as a real estate broker.

Dolly and her husband Augusto were married in 1951. They have two daughters, three grandchildren, and one great-grandson. They were members of the Blessed Sacrament Altar Society and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

A servant of the community, Dolly was a member of The Society of Martha Washington, Pan American Round Table, Mercy Hospital Auxiliary, Laredo Business and Professional Women’s Association, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Dolly and Augie loved to dance and travel. She had a great zest for life and was known as an optimistic, upbeat, and fun-loving woman.