Orlando Febres Obituary

Orlando Febres, age 51, passed away at his home in Houston, Texas, on September 19, 2015. He was born on June 29, 1964, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Etanislao Febres Gonzalez and Rosa Maria (De Jesus) Febres.

He graduated from Widefield High School in 1982 and attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. He received his BS degree in Television and Broadcasting in 1986. Immediately following college, Orlando joined the International Basketball League playing with Los Capitanes de Arecibo in Puerto Rico.

After retiring from basketball, Orlando began working for KUSA Channel 9 News in Denver as a Technical Engineer, a field he remained in until his health failed. Orlando ended his illustrious career working with Fox Sports Network.

He is survived by his wife Kirsten (Whitlow) Febres and his children, Jase Coleman Febres and Miguelle Maria Febres of Houston, TX, his parents, Etanislao Febres Gonzalez and Rosa Maria (De Jesus) Febres of Fountain, CO, his siblings: Ada Sanchez (Angel) of Clermont, Florida, Elsa Simpson, Irma Warner (Toran), Delia Febres Butler (Philip), and Victor Febres, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Orlando enjoyed music, loved to golf, play basketball, watch baseball, and football especially his beloved Denver Broncos!

There will be a memorial service to celebrate his life at Eastborough Church of the Nazarene located at 4123 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO at 10:00 a.m. On Saturday, October 3, 2015. Reception immediately following.

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 27, 2015.
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I remember Orlando well...growing up with his sisters I also followed his basketball career after. I was very sad to read this news a few years later. My blessings and prayers the the Febres family.

Mark Schultz

May 27, 2017

You were a Special and very talented person who will be missed and never forgotten.

Mark Miller

March 26, 2016

Tio O,
You were truly the GREATEST! We love you so much! No words can describe how much we miss you. See you on the other side!

Alex

November 9, 2015

Love you O! Miss you more than you can imagine.

D Allen

October 5, 2015

I enjoyed having Orlando in my classes at Pinello Elementary School. I could tell at an early age that he was an outstanding athlete. We followed his successful high school achievements, college and professional career. He was always a polite, respectful, and intelligent young man. Our condolences to his loving family. Sincerely, Paul and Charron Schoenberger

October 3, 2015

To my Febres family - I grieve with you over the loss of Orlando. God is very close. May you feel His loving arms around you as you mourn his loss and celebrate his life. I love you all so very much.

Becky Beals

October 3, 2015

To the Febres family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am praying that God will strengthen you and lift you up. Rest in peace Orlando.

Fred and Monica Brown
Widefield Co.

October 2, 2015

To the Febres family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am praying that God will strengthen you and lift you up. Rest in peace Orlando.

Kelly Johnson-Hills

October 1, 2015

We cannot began to understand what you are going through right now with the loss of your son, but we would like to offer are prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Christian love,
Archie & Gail

Archie & Gail Hicks

October 1, 2015

Orlando,a man of character,a man of faith,and a man of honor.
You'll be missed.

October 1, 2015

Nano,
A man of integrity,a man of excellence. I'm proud to be your older brother. Aloha!!
Until we meet again.
Victor

Victor Febres

September 30, 2015

Mi deseo que nuestro Señor le estés dando fuerza y amor a todos en la Familia Febres: My condolences to all of you on this great loss. My thoughts and prayers and love go out to the family during this very trying time. God Bless!

Rafael Santos

September 30, 2015

I remember Orlando from High School. I am so sorry for his loss. Sending healing, comfort and grace to all.

Tina Richter

September 29, 2015

I remember standing in your Mom and Dad's kitchen and having to look straight up to see your face. I found a big smile there. I am so sad for this wonderful family. Rest in peace Orlando.

Cherri Hazlett

September 29, 2015

I lift The Febres family up in prayer, there is rejoicing in Heaven over the death of a Saint....May our Lord keep a continued Hedge about you! Orlando my classmate, neighbor and Friend you will be missed!!

Erica Johnson

September 28, 2015

My condolences & prayers to all of the Febres family.

Lisa Williams

September 28, 2015

May the white light of the holy spirit surround your families and comfort you in your time of sorrow. God Bless

Lorri Vallejos (WHS 1980)

September 28, 2015

To my beloved Febres Family. May the peace of our Lord that surpasses every understanding be with you now and forever. Love you more

Esther Rios

September 28, 2015

Orlando or as we knew you as "O" you were such a inspiration to us all and so humble of a man...God must have a better plan for you.

September 27, 2015

Rest in Peace, my dear brother. Oh, how we miss you. Love, Delia

September 27, 2015

To The Febres Family: My condolences to all of you on your loss. I met Orlando many years ago through his sister, Ada. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time.

Frank Stryganek

September 27, 2015

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