RIO HONDO, TX. — Jose Juan Ornelas

69, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

His short battle with cancer was a very courageous one but with St. Michael, St. Raphael and St. Gabriel, the archangels, by his side, he marched with all the celestial choir of angels to his new home in heaven.

Jose Juan loved life and above all his beautiful family. He was so proud of his wife and children’s accomplishments and he never hesitated to let everyone know how he felt. He was quiet and reserved but his wonderful smile will never be
forgotten. His biggest accomplishment was his bakery business which he loved so much and worked so hard to make successful.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Enrique Ornelas, Sr. and Adela Leal Ornelas; his sister, Maria Ninfa Ornelas Saldivar; and his granddaughter, Claire Marie Flores.

He is survived by his loving wife, Griselda Ornelas; two sons, Jose Juan Ornelas, Jr. of Rio Hondo, Texas, Eric M. Ornelas, 2nd Lt USAF, of San Angelo, Texas; two daughters, Amanda M. Ornelas Flores of Harlingen, Texas, and Krystal J. Ornelas of Rio Hondo, Texas. He is also survived by his three brothers, Enrique Ornelas, Sr. of San Benito, Texas, Jesus Manuel Ornelas of La Feria, Texas, Ben Ornelas of Austin, Texas; three sisters, Hortencia Ornelas Sanchez of San Benito, Texas, Maria Lourdes Starr-Ornelas of Keller, Texas, and Janie Julia Ornelas of Austin, Texas. Many nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly and will never forget him.

He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He will always be in our hearts and his memory will be a happy one for everyone who knew him. Juan - You left us too soon…We miss you already.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Chapel in Harlingen, Texas.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church.

Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, Texas.

I want to leave an echo

Of happy times and laughing times

Of bright and sunny days,

I want to leave an afterglow of smiles

When life is done and gone

I want the tears of those who grieve

to dry, before the day is done.

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel, Cemeteries, Mausoleums and a Dignity Memorial Provider, 2906 S. Expressway 77/83, Harlingen, Texas 78550.

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