Matias Orduno Obituary

Matias "Max" Orduno, 72, of Pismo Beach, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Santa Barabara, Calif. He was a former U.S. Marine and enjoyed singing and cooking. Max is survived by his wife, Sylvia; son, Arnold; daughters Dorian and Lisa; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher. Viewing will start at 10 a.m., with a service at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Lady Family Mortuary, 555 Fair Oaks in Arroyo Grande. Lady Family Mortuary 489-4717 Arroyo Grande

Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Jan. 15, 2013.
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I had the great pleasure of meeting Max and Sylvia many years ago when I was just a young girl, Chris and I were best friends and loved him dearly. My thoughts have continued to be with the both of them since Chris's passing. Knowing he is with Chris now and they both have been given wings gives comfort.

Tamra Behrens

January 30, 2013

I loved Max. I will always remember him when I hear the song, " I Did It My Way...". One thing for sure about Max is the fact that when he left this world he left with a lot of secrets... as Max would never break the confidence of a friend. Max, you will be greatly missed - a true loyal friend. Keep smilin......

January 26, 2013

I will always remember how he loved to sing and how we all loved to hear him. RIP, dear Max.

January 26, 2013

I knew Max from the Moose lodge, he was the first true honest friend I met and the only friend of whom I could trust. He spoke very highly of his family with tears in his eyes speaking of them. i respected him greatly for this. God Bless his soul and the wonderful family he has as he will look forward to seeing them again one day. Max was a precious soul.

January 25, 2013

Always smiling. Lot of memories growing up and visiting this great man. Rest in peace, Uncle Max. We miss you!

Nacho Orduno Jr.

January 16, 2013

I love you Max. I am so honored to have known you. I will miss your sweet smile and your sweet soul. I am comforted to know that you are now smiling with your sweet son Christopher, who was taken from us all too soon. Two amazing people left our world, and now the world is sad. Blessings to Sylvia and to the family.

Serina Creekmore-Leslie

January 16, 2013

I am lucky to have known him, blessed to have loved and be loved by him, and even more fortunate to have been able to call him Grandpa. My memories will always be filled with love, joy and karaoke.

Leslie-Anne Crego

January 16, 2013

He also enjoyed fixing things that were broken. Cars, toys, toasters, curling irons, roofs-anything at all. And now... hearts.

January 16, 2013

I lost the biggest influence in my life. words can't express how much I miss you.

I will never forget these words you said to me.

respect is given when respect is shown.

I love you grandpa and I know your in a better place with uncle Chris looking down .

Christopher Orduno

January 15, 2013

Best grandfather you could ever ask for. Never a dull moment or a time when he wouldn't make you laugh. Love you.

Emily

January 15, 2013

My dear sweet, funny, full of love, tender hearted Uncle Max; there are absolutely no words. I know that to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord, & although my heart celebrates your joy it also aches for our loss. I am blessed to have had you in my life & remember fondly my childhood visits. I will cherish those memories & am so thankful for your last visit to Phoenix - thankful for the time we were able to spend talking & laughing & the pictures I have to look back on. I know we cannot choose the family we are born into, & I say this with all the love I have in my heart: YOU hold a very "rare title" - YOU are & have always been a favorite. Thanks for ALWAYS making me feel special. No matter the time, no matter the distance I have ALWAYS felt it. I thank God for the blessing of you & will miss you tons until we see each other again.

Until then, Love you always.
YOUR one & only
Stinker

Lyndamarie "Tinker" Hernandez

January 15, 2013

Sorry about Dads passing but know he will always be with you in your heart. Love to you and your family?

January 15, 2013

Our sympathy to Max's family. We knew him from the Moose and Eagles and loved to hear him sing. He will be greatly missed.

Frank and Sherri Sullivan

January 15, 2013

My memories of Max are filled with laughter remembering him dance and sing, entertaining and delighting all who had the pleasure of his company in those moments when his sense of humor met his love of song. He was and will remain always a gift to all who knew him...............Samantha Orduno, sister-in-law.

January 15, 2013

No words...we love you.

Jennifer Belau Leal

January 15, 2013

Max was a wonderful person. He was always smiling and happy. I will miss seeing you Max.

Kathy Monahan

January 15, 2013

Uncle max will be sorely missed by us here in Phoenix Az. We loved to hear him sing, talk and tell stories,he made us laugh.And his cooking was out of this world.He loved unconditionally and accepted us all.When you looked into his eyes, you saw the love he had for you.He was an awesome man and a wonderful uncle.I can only imagine that he is in Heaven singing and dancing with his son Christopher,and our precious baby girl, Korina and other family members who have gone before him,singing,dancing and praising JESUS. Thanks Uncle Max for all the wonderful memories. You will always be missed but never forgotten.

Manuel & Mary Palomo

January 15, 2013

I wante to offer my condolences and a comforting thought. John 3:16- For God loved the world so much that he gave his only begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.

January 15, 2013

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