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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m very sorry to share that Treva Olivero passed away at the age of 47 after an illness on May 26, 2025. Treva was surrounded by her family and best friend, Bre Brown.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treva was an active member and leader in the Maryland affiliate when she lived here from 2007 to 2012. She was an active member of the Greater Baltimore Chapter as well as a leader in our affiliate’s youth programming. Treva also served as our lead teacher at our NFB BELL Academy in Baltimore for several years after leaving Baltimore, most recently in 2019. Treva was on staff at our National Center from 2007 to 2012, where she served as an Education Specialist. Her favorite programs were the Braille Reading Pals and the NFB LAW Programs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treva graduated from the Louisiana Center for the Blind in 2012, and she then earned her Masters in Teaching Blind Students from Louisiana Tech in 2014. Treva became active in the Louisiana affiliate, including serving as President of the North Central Chapter and First Vice President of the NFB of Louisiana at the time of her passing. Prior to moving to Maryland, Treva was a chapter president and affiliate board member in the Indiana affiliate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Information about services – both in person in Indiana and virtual - is below.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30th, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Rosewood Fellowship, 5435 N 900 W., Shipshewana, IN 46565. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 31st, at 10:00 a.m. at the same location, with burial to follow at Clinton Union Cemetery in Goshen, IN 46528. Transportation will be available for anyone needing a ride to and from the graveside service.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>A memorial video will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a live stream of the service for those unable to attend in person. To access the memorial video and the live stream, please use the following link: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><a href="https://youtube.com/live/XWg5UKhWHBQ?feature=share">https://youtube.com/live/XWg5UKhWHBQ?feature=share</a></span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>For additional details regarding the live stream, you may contact Leland Bontrager at lelandb98@gmail.com.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>“Remembering Treva: A Time of Sharing”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>After the funeral luncheon, all are welcome to join us at 2:30 P.M. Saturday May 31st, 2025 for a special time of sharing memories, stories, and reflections in honor of Treva’s life. This will be an informal and heartfelt gathering where we can remember her joyful spirit, celebrate her legacy, and support one another in love.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>For those unable to attend in person, here is Zoom link: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86487753031?pwd=4TmmmbGKdIlVlFXMJBRdFAPRXRJTQf.1">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86487753031?pwd=4TmmmbGKdIlVlFXMJBRdFAPRXRJTQf.1</a></span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>giving you the opportunity to be available to listen in and share from wherever you are.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The obituary is below.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>Treva Elaine (Chupp) Olivero, age 47, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, at 5:01 p.m., peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family. Treva courageously battled a severe case of lymphedema in her final months, showing the same strength and grace that marked her entire life.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>Born on July 15th, 1977, to Olen and Sharon (Christner) Chupp, Treva lived a life of deep faith, resilience, and unconditional love.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>Treva is deeply mourned by her parents, Olen and Sharon Chupp of Goshen, IN; her sister Ellen (Leon) Bontrager of Middlebury, IN, with whom she lived for the past six months; and her brothers Christy (Martha) Chupp of Goshen, IN, and Lamar (Brandy) Chupp of Bristol, IN. She is also remembered with love by cherished friends, Heidi Stoffel and Bre Brown.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>Treva was a devoted and beloved aunt to 17 nieces and nephews: Lowell (Brenda), Lucas (Mindy), Leland (Dorcas), LaWayne, Lance, and Logan Bontrager; Duane (Roseann) Chupp, Sharon (Arlyn) Lambright, Michael (Bethany) Chupp, Joan (Jeremy) Slabach, Glenda (Special Friend Anthony), Mary, and Nicole Chupp; Deonna (Alejandro) Minix-Prieto, Madison Bond, Dacia Chupp, and Madison Chupp. She also leaves behind six precious great-nieces and nephews: Heidi, Elisha, Natalie, Kayden, Jenna, Ozius, and many friends throughout many states.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>Despite significant physical challenges, Treva never let them define her. Her radiant spirit, sharp mind, and deep love for Jesus touched everyone she met. She lived with purpose, joy, and unwavering faith—an inspiration to all who knew her.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>Treva built lasting friendships within her community and far beyond. Her life was a testimony of God’s grace, and her unwavering faith left a lasting impact on all who knew her.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>Treva was a lifelong advocate for education and empowerment within the blind community. She earned her degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University and later completed her master’s in teaching Blind Students at Louisiana Tech University in 2014. From 2012 to 2024, she served as a dedicated Para Educator of blind students in Lincoln Parish, Ruston, Louisiana. She also taught technology to blind students around the country virtually. In addition to her professional work, Treva held leadership roles in the National Federation of the Blind, including over five years as president of the North Central Chapter in Louisiana and serving as First Vice President of the Louisiana affiliate since 2021. Her greatest passion was working with children -guiding, mentoring, and inspiring them to believe that with determination, anything is possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30th, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Rosewood Fellowship, 5435 N 900 W., Shipshewana, IN 46565. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 31st, at 10:00 a.m. at the same location, with burial to follow at Clinton Union Cemetery in Goshen, IN 46528. Transportation will be available for anyone needing a ride to and from the graveside service.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>A memorial video will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a live stream of the service for those unable to attend in person. To access the memorial video and the live stream, please use the following link: <a href="https://youtube.com/live/XWg5UKhWHBQ?feature=share" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.5pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>https://youtube.com/live/XWg5UKhWHBQ?feature=share</span></a> For additional details regarding the live stream, you may contact Leland Bontrager at lelandb98@gmail.com.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>“Remembering Treva: A Time of Sharing”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>After the funeral luncheon, all are welcome to join us at 2:30 P.M. Saturday May 31st, 2025 for a special time of sharing memories, stories, and reflections in honor of Treva’s life. This will be an informal and heartfelt gathering where we can remember her joyful spirit, celebrate her legacy, and support one another in love.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>For those unable to attend in person, here is Zoom link: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86487753031?pwd=4TmmmbGKdIlVlFXMJBRdFAPRXRJTQf.1" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.5pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86487753031?pwd=4TmmmbGKdIlVlFXMJBRdFAPRXRJTQf.1</span></a> giving you the opportunity to be available to listen in and share from wherever you are.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:18.0pt;background:whitesmoke;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#080808'>In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Time to Revive <a href="http://www.timetorevive.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.5pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>http://www.timetorevive.com</span></a> or the Louisiana Center for the Blind <a href="http://www.louisianacenter.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.5pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>http://www.louisianacenter.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.millerstewartfuneralhome.com/obituary/treva-chupp-olivero">https://www.millerstewartfuneralhome.com/obituary/treva-chupp-olivero</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please keep Treva, her family, and all who love her in your thoughts and prayers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ronza<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>