COVID-19 claims life of Downey youth football coach

DOWNEY — Robert Olvera, a volunteer coach with the Downey Razorbacks youth football league, died Tuesday after contracting Covid-19, according to friends and family members. 

He is survived by a wife, Ashley, and three children: Adrian (10), Dominic (8) and Robert (5). Each of the children attend Downey schools. 

Olvera also served as the Razorbacks’ athletic director.

“We are deeply saddened and sorry for the loss and we hope it brings comfort to the entire Olvera family knowing that their grief is shared by all of us who knew Robert,” the Razorbacks organization said in a statement. 

“He was a wonderful and humorous person and he will be sorely missed. We remain strong with the Olvera family and keep them in our prayers.”

In only one day a GoFundMe page has raised nearly $12,000 for Olvera’s family.

“He had such a big heart and would do anything for his family,” said Jasmine Barragan, Olvera’s sister-in-law. “We know he would want us all to be strong and to watch over his family and take care of them, so let’s help him like he would help us all.”