Mark and Kathy Olvera celebrate 50 years!

Mark and Kathy (O'Rourke) Olvera are celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 21, 2025. They were married in 1975.

They have four children, nine grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter: Carlos and Jill Olvera and daughters Ryan and Reese; Amy and Nathan Barron and daughters Claudia (Jakob) and Torri, and son, Jakob (Sam) and daughter, Jasmyn; Sean and Jasmine Olvera and sons Anthony and Luke; Kyle and Morgan Olvera and Kirby and Krosby Ann. All live in St. Joseph.

Mark is retired from the gas co. (Spire) and Kathy took care of children most of her life.

A family dinner is planned.

Cards may be sent to 2620 Francis St., St. Joseph, MO 64501.