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1927
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2017
Richard Ornelas Obituary
Hank was born on February 7, 1927 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Preceding him in death were his parents Ernest and Mary, his sisters Wanda, Mary and Connie and his wife Joyce.
Hank is survived by his children Rolf Ornelas, Pam Whittaker and Laura Ivy; his brothers Ernest Jr. and Edward; his sisters Josephine, Marta and Cecilia; his grandchildren John Whittaker, Justin Whittaker, Kevin Ornelas, Alexandra Ivy and Deven Ivy; his great grandchildren Cody Ornelas, Christian Ornelas, John David Whittaker, Abigail Whittaker and Cooper Ornelas; his great great grandchildren Jeremy Ornelas and Carter Ornelas.
Hank's ashes will be interred at the Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday April 1, 2017 with a graveside service at 11:00 AM MDT. A fellowship gathering at the Antlers Hotel will follow.
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