Olivia Raya
Energetic, bubbly, sincere
Child of Louis and Sylvia
Sibling of Raquel and Sara
Who loved Tony, her nephew and nieces, jewelry, shopping,
Family, friends, holidays, and partying!
Who was caring, nurturing, and a friend to all
Who felt needed and loved
Who needed family, education, independence, and to be successful
Who gave of herself through volunteering, friendship, and love
Who feared being alone, disagreements, and carbohydrates
Who wanted family get togethers and yearned to travel
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Olivia Raya Scholarship Fund
Olivia’s Story
Olivia Raya was a bright, beautiful young woman who was treasured by her friends and loved by her family. Through her hard work and determination, Olivia achieved a great accomplishment: she received a Bachelor of Organizational Communication degree at Rockhurst University’s mid-year commencement ceremony Dec. 14, 2002. She earned her degree while working full time at Blue Cross Blue Shield and volunteering at Catholic Charities. Olivia was delighted to receive a 5-year pin in recognition of her service. This was supposed to be Olivia’s first step in achieving her goals in life. Tragically, one week after she received her degree, Olivia's life was taken.
The Scholarship
Olivia’s parents, Sylvia and Louis Raya, are proud of their daughter’s accomplishments, both in and out of the classroom. They decided to honor her memory with a scholarship to assist deserving women of Latino heritage. The Olivia Raya Scholarship Fund will assist other young women to achieve their dreams of higher education. The scholarship is awarded annually to a young woman who has many of the traits that made Olivia so remarkable — someone who is caring, intelligent, loving and giving.
How to Contribute
If you would like to help fulfill Olivia’s legacy, please consider making a contribution.
Tax-deductible contributions can be sent to:
Carrie Madden
Director of Advancement
816-591-4628
carrie.madden@rockhurst.edu
Office of University Advancement
Olivia Raya Scholarship Fund
Rockhurst University
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2561
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