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GRACE ORNELAS Obituary

GRACE AMADOR ORNELAS 81, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday morning of September 28, 2010 in the comfort of her home. She was a life long resident of Colton, CA. She leaves behind one daughter, Naomi Basen of Washington; and three sons, David, Gilbert, and Arthur "Tudy" Ornelas, all of Colton, CA. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren. Grace was preceded in death by her loving husband, Luciano Ornelas. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 3,2010 from 1-4 P.M. with services at 2:00 P.M., at Colton Funeral Home, 909-825-0570. Interment is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5,2010 at 10:31 A.M. at Riverside National Cemetery.

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Published by San Bernardino County Sun on Oct. 3, 2010.

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Vincent Moreno

June 5, 2025

Tia Grace always remember going to your house to stay at times when we would come down from San Diego, CA. to visit my great grandfather and great grandmother. My mom was Angela A Rubio your sister I'm sure your all reunited until we see each other all again. Love Vincent 858-209-3179

Joanne Ornelas

October 4, 2010

We luv u grandma grace luv Art,Joanne and kids

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