Olivia Teresa Lacapa

We are overwhelmed with gratitude from all the friends, family and acquaintances near and far who sent messages and have shown their love and sympathy to us in every way imaginable. Thank You all. Olivia Teresa (Hoffman) Lacapa was born October 22, 1958 in Peridot, Arizona. She passed on Saturday June 18, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents Alexander and Eileen Hoffman. She is survived by her husband Andrew Lacapa, her children Julie Lacapa, Jonathan Lacapa and Joni Lacapa-Titla and many grandchildren.

Olivia fulfilled many roles within the community. However, she was above all things an educator. The places she taught include Whiteriver Headstart, 7mile Elementary, Whiteriver Elementary, Theodore Roosevelt School, Cradleboard Elementary and John F Kennedy Dayschool. She loved her students and the opportunity to enrich the lives of our community youth through education. She was also an avid student and attended the following institutions while attaining her masters degree in education: Northland Pioneer College, Phoenix College, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University.

Olivia also advised her family and others through traditional ceremonies, life transitions, celebratory occasions and major crossroad. She was a pillar of strength to those blessed to have her in their lives. She was also a total sweetheart and goofball when she wanted to be. It is impossible to articulate how much her life's work means to us or others. We will miss her greatly is an understatement. A piece of us goes with her. We invite you all to celebrate her life with us and pay your respects at this time.

Funeral Service:

Olivia's body will be brought back this Friday June 24th, 2022 at 10am to her home in Jurassic Park Whiteriver, Arizona.

The viewing will begin at 10am and last throughout the service. Services will start at 11am and include stories of her life from family and friends.

Prayers and blessings upon you all. Thank You. Askwali. Ashoog'. Andrew, Julie, Jon and Joni.