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May 19, 1933 - Feb 16, 2020 (Age 86)
My condolences to all the Orona family. I pray all would look to the Keeper of our souls, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Otilia Cabrales-Iverson
February 25, 2020 | Dublin, CA
I am sorry I missed your passing as I do no receive the newspaper. I remember doing a lot of work to build up the 281st Transportation Company on Brown Road. You and I spent an entire weekend on the Ft. Irwin gas station on a hot steaming desert dispensing gas, diesel and jet fuel. You were definitely a excellent soldier. I learned a lot from you on the safety and caring of a dangerous gas station. I being the Supply Sgt. did not know about dispensing fuel, but at the end our tour , I...
Nemecio R. Chavez
February 22, 2020 | Las Cruces, NM | Military
My condolences to all of Orona family on the passing of Isaac. He will be greatly missed.
Pat Taylor
February 21, 2020 | Mesilla, NM
REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE
Pat Prieto garcy
February 19, 2020 | Las Cruces, NM | Friend
Sorry too hear about you're family's great loss. I've always admired how my uncle Isac carried himself in military attire. Uncle Issac inspired me about the military. I am very happy that I spent some time at the hospital while on my visit too lay our brother Gabe to rest. May uncle Issac rest in peace.
Jesus Jr. Zuniga
February 19, 2020 | Bell Gardens, CA | Family
Our condolences from your family from California. Your niece Lala Corona and family. Coronas, Fuentes and the Encinas families. Much love and respect and God Bless you all❣
Beatrice Corona
February 19, 2020 | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Isaac was a great man , whom I knew as a father , and a husband, also a neighbor friend ..Also was my God Father and his wife Josefa as my God mother. Both loved to help the neighborhood. Loved hanging around their home always felt welcome , and enjoyed playing with our friends their children's. Your now resting and gone to meet and be with my God mother, R I P.
Minerva Torres
February 19, 2020 | Significant Other
Our deepest sympathy to the Orona Fammily on their loss. We are not able to be there physically but our spirit, thoughts and prayers are. Take care and God Bless the family.
Mambo & Bertha Garcia
February 18, 2020 | Mesilla, NM
I know Isaac for over 25 yrs. He was an great man. And an every greater father, grandfather and great grandfather! He would always welcome you to his home with smile and cold beer. My heart breaks for all his amazing family from Mesilla. It has been my honor and privilege to have known him! He will deeply missed !
P.S
Can't wait to see his beautiful smile again and have a cold one!
Manaces Arteaga
February 18, 2020 | Abq, NM
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, ISAAC C. ORONA SR. ”Dad”, age 86, of Mesilla on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at La Posada- Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was to Jose Maria and Manuela Cardona Orona on May 19, 1933 in Las Cruces. Isaac served his country honorably in the United States Army for 26 years attached to 281st Transportation Battalion and was an active member of the VFW Post #10124. He retired from White Sands Missile Range as a Grounds Supervisor and was a communicant of the Basilica of San Albino. Isaac spent his retirement days at his pecan orchard that he enjoyed taking care of with his son, Isaac Jr. and his nephew, Carlos. He was fondly known throughout Mesilla and the surrounding community for his generosity and his loving heart. He enjoyed Spanish music and guitar. His laughter and Mexican gritos would add excitement to any song and resonate with any crowd. To all his extended family, Isaac was known as Dad and his loss as a patriarch of this family will be deeply felt by all who knew him.
Those left to mourn his passing include three sons, Isaac R. and Louie Orona both of Mesilla, Johnny Orona of La Mesa; eight daughters, Connie Lopez (Benny), Eppie Aguilar (Carbo), Alice Estrada (Leroy), Maria Orona (Al), Emma Cabrales (Pancho), Linda Orona (Chris), Eva Orona and Laurie Aguilar all of Las Cruces, Liz Tovar (Bobby) of Mesilla; three sisters, Antonia Diaz of San Pablo, Petra Caro of Mesilla, and Nellie Donovan of Las Cruces. Other survivors include thirty-two grandchildren; forty-five great grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Josefa Ramirez Orona; four sisters, Francisca Reyes, Tomasita Zuniga, Josefina Gamboa and Romana Rodriguez; four brothers, Horacio, Isidro, Raymundo “Guero” and his twin brother, Ismael Orona; a daughter-in-law, Isabel P. Orona; three grandsons, Joey and Michael Estrada, And Isaiah Cabrales; a great great-granddaughter, Analisa Estrada-Lopez.
Mr. Orona will be reposing Tuesday (today), February 18, 2020 from 5 PM to 7 PM in Baca’s Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in the Basilica of San Albino, 2070 Calle de Santiago where the Funeral Mass will follow immediately thereafter. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in San Albino Cemetery, 3131 Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla with military honors accorded by a New Mexico National Guard Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League-El Perro Diablo Detachment.
Serving as casket bearers will be Chris, Orlando, Daniel and Louie Ray Orona, Isaac Rodriguez and Joey Tovar. Honorary bearers will be Josh Rodriguez, David, Matthew and Ruben Aguilar, Eric Tovar, and Aiden Talavera.
Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for “Veterans and Family Memorial Care” For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
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