Norma Calderon

In Loving Memory of 

Norma Alice Calderon

August 20, 1937 - May 15, 2026

Norma Alice Calderon, lovingly known by many as "Grandma Alice" and "Grandma Grandma," passed away on May 15, 2026, at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 89. 

Alice was born on August 20, 1937, in Fort Davis, Texas, to Jim and Magdalena Hartnett and was the oldest of seven children. In 1950, she moved with her parents and sisters to San Antonio, Texas, where she later graduated from Little Flower Catholic School in 1955.

 In 1958, she married Antonio Calderon of Marfa, Texas, and together they built a life centered around faith, family, and service. During Tony's 23 years in the United States Air Force, Alice proudly served as a military wife, traveling across the country and creating a loving home wherever life took them. Together, they raised three daughters: Jeannie Olivares, Elizabeth Vera, and Terri Lerner. 

After returning to Texas, Tony and Alice eventually settled in Devine, Texas, in 1976, where she spent the past 50 years surrounded by family, ranch life, and generations of grandchildren. She worked for many years in the hotel industry. She later became a nanny in Dallas, a role she deeply loved until the birth of her first great-grandchild, Alyssa Cortez, created five living generations in the family. 

Alice returned home to help raise and nurture the many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who filled her life with purpose and joy. Her home was always full of laughter, love, stories, and the comforting smell of homemade treats. Christmases will never be the same without the famous baked cookie baskets she lovingly prepared and gifted to everyone she cared for. 

She held a deep affection for spending time with her grandchildren and treasured the close bond she shared with her best friend, Melly Haro. Alice was strong, independent, loving, and endlessly devoted to her family. Her kindness and generosity touched all who knew her. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Magdalena Hartnett; sisters Esther Hartnett and Olivia Fauley; former husband Antonio Calderon; and beloved great-grandson Triese Vera.

Alice leaves behind a legacy of love through her daughters, Jeannie Olivarez, Elizabeth Vera, and Terri Lerner; sisters Teresa Hernandez, Arlene Imkin, Sally Gwyn, and husband Larry Gwyn; brother Jim "Jimbo" Hartnett and wife Liz Hartnett; along with generations of six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren who will forever cherish her memory. 

Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we celebrate a life beautifully lived. Alice's strength, warmth, laughter, and unconditional love will remain with us always. 

Funeral Services

 Friday, May 29, 2026

 Primrose Funeral Home 

303 West College Avenue, Devine, Texas 78016

 Rosary: 10:00 a.m.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m.

Procession to St. Joseph's Cemetery to follow. 

Family and friends are invited to attend a luncheon at the Calderon Ranch following the services. 

Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.primrosefuneralservices.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.