Alvin Ulrich "Rex" Ornellas, 101, of Wailuku, Maui passed away under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on July 4, 1916 in Paia, the oldest of 10 children.
After a 3-year stint with the Civilian Conservation Corp in Haleakala Crater and Volcano National Park, he served 6 years in the U.S Army, including a tour of duty in Espiritu Santo and Guadalcanal. Rex worked for Hawaiian Telephone Company for 32 years. After retirement, he enjoyed another 20 years working as a driver for several tour companies. His hobbies included ham radio, bicycling, hiking & tennis.
Rex is pre-deceased by his wife of 67 years, Georgina Benevides Ornellas; children, Woodrow & Michael Ornellas, and parents John & Jane Ornellas.
He is survived by sons, Rod (Gylene) Ornellas, Russ (Cheryl) Ornellas; daughter, Maile Phyllis (Tom) Walsh; brothers, Robert (Elizabeth) Ornellas, Don (Carol) Ornellas; sister-in-law, Mildred Higashiguchi; daughter-in-law, Sharon Ornellas; 9 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Friday, January 5, 2018. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
Source: Ballard Family Mortuary
Alvin Ulrich "Rex" Ornellas, 101, of Wailuku, Maui passed away under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on July 4, 1916 in Paia, the oldest of 10 children.
After a 3-year stint with the Civilian Conservation Corp in Haleakala Crater and Volcano National Park, he served 6 years in the U.S Army, including a tour of duty in Espiritu Santo and Guadalcanal. Rex worked for Hawaiian Telephone Company for 32 years. After retirement, he enjoyed another 20 years working as a driver for several tour companies. His hobbies included ham radio, bicycling, hiking & tennis.
Rex is pre-deceased by his wife of 67 years, Georgina Benevides Ornellas; children, Woodrow & Michael Ornellas, and parents John & Jane Ornellas.
He is survived by sons, Rod (Gylene) Ornellas, Russ (Cheryl) Ornellas; daughter, Maile Phyllis (Tom) Walsh; brothers, Robert (Elizabeth) Ornellas, Don (Carol) Ornellas; sister-in-law, Mildred Higashiguchi; daughter-in-law, Sharon Ornellas; 9 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Friday, January 5, 2018. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
Source: Ballard Family Mortuary
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