Frank Ornelas' Obituary
Frank passed away peacefully from this life on the afternoon of October 22, 2016 due to a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded by his loving family during the last days of his life. Frank was born in San Bernardino, California and raised in Colton, California.
In 1969 he graduated from Colton High School and soon after he was drafted to the military where he served in the Vietnam War. After coming back from overseas he began working at Lily Tulip Company where he worked for 24 years.
Those who knew Frank knew his love for his family and music. He loved his oldie but goodies, but his main love and adoration was for his Daughters, Monica & Yvonne and his Son, Frankie.
Frank is survived by his Daughters, Yvonne and Monica; Son, Frankie; 19 Grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren; Mother, Mercy Ornelas; Sisters, Dorie, Angie, Gloria, Mary Lou; Brothers, Johnny and Alfred; he also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and family.
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