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PAUL ORNELAS Obituary

Paul Samuel Ornelas was called into the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday May 11, 2014. Blessed with an extraordinary 34 years of our "Pablito", our amazing son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend will be forever missed. Born March 18, 1980, Paul grew up in El Paso Texas where he graduated from Montwood High School. As a child, Paul experienced a challenging medical condition, spending a lot of time in hospitals and surrounded by health care professionals. This inspired Paul's fascination with the field of medicine. He began pursuing his interest by volunteering with the Montana Vista Fire Department and Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief effort. He became certified as an EMT as well as a certified nursing assistant and licensed vocational nurse. Ultimately, he decided to pursue his passion even further and moved to San Antonio, Texas where he completed his nursing degree in an impressive 3 years, graduating from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Paul also had an entrepreneurial spirit and developed many business endeavors as a youth, one of the most memorable being his disco, All Universal Sounds. Paul is survived by his parents, Henry and Rebecca Ornelas, his sisters Michelle Ornelas-Torres and Valerie Ornelas, his brother-in-law Victor Torres, nephew Samuel and niece Olivia-Grace, grandfather Jose Ornelas; his godparents Lawrence and Martha Cano, and honorary grandparents Leonard and Bertha Gutierrez. He was preceded in death by his most beloved grandmother, Maria Ornelas. Paul has numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday May 16, 2014 from 5-9 pm with a rosary service at 7 pm at Crestview Chapel in celebration of his life. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday May 17, 2014 at 12 pm at St. Patricks Cathedral. Pall bearers will be Victor Torres, Lawrence Cano Jr, Tony Kraft, Eric Fernandez, Joseph Ornelas, Phillip Ornelas, Aaron Shaw and Daniel Contreras. No words can ever truly express our deep grief over the loss of our dearest son, brother and uncle, but as a family of faith we trust that Paul is in peace at home with our Lord. Services are under the direction of Crestview Funeral Home 1462 N. Zaragosa 856-1400.

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Published by El Paso Times from May 15 to May 22, 2014.

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Armando Lara

July 19, 2014

My condolences to the Ornelas family. It pains me to know that Paul is no longer with us. He was good friend, I will always remember him.

Terri Morales

May 22, 2014

Henry, I'm so sorry for your lose. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Debbie Rendon

May 21, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Ornelas family. I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of such a wonderful, caring person. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Ricsrdo Gardea

May 19, 2014

My prayers go out to the Ornelas family during this difficult times, I had the pleasure of knowing Paul as a great young man and neighbor who stood up for what he belived in, he will be missed very much as great neighbor and person he was, may he rest in peace.

Dian Cassidy

May 19, 2014

Words are too inadequate to express my deepest sympathy over the loss of your beloved Paul. I pray that our Lord Jesus embraces you with His love and comfort as He embraces Paul in Heaven.

D. Stevens

May 19, 2014

Henry, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

May 19, 2014

This world has lost one of its finest in healthcare delivery. I pray for the family that you may find comfort in the fond memories of his life.

May 19, 2014

What a dedicated case manager he was! I had the pleasure of interacting with him on the phone in coordinating care and treatment for our members. What a loss for all of us at Molina Healthcare. Rebekkah Zepeda, RN., BSN., CRC II San Antonio TX

May 19, 2014

I pray that in this time of loss,
You'll feel God's love much more
And that you'll find your comfort
In the presence of the Lord
I pray God pours upon you,
His sweet amazing grace
And overflow your heart with peace,
As you live in His embrace.
Dorothy Huron

Dee Hayden

May 18, 2014

To Paul:
I will miss you greatly. I always enjoyed talking with you and you taught me so much about working with the El Paso hospitals and working with Molina. Will miss our laughs. Onward to a better place my friend!! Love D. Hayden RN

Juan sanchez

May 17, 2014

Valerie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time. we know your brother was a good man, and he is now in heaven. Juan and Belinda sanchez

Liz McCoy

May 16, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. I worked with Paul it at Molina and he was always such a kind man, he has touched many lives.

May 16, 2014

May the Lord continue to Bless and Keep the Ornelas Family during this time. RIP Paul

Tracey Norris
Molina Healthcare-Houston

Alicia Guevara

May 16, 2014

My depest condolences to the Ornelas family for the loss of their beloved son, brother, and uncle. May God be with you during this difficult time.

Yvette Acosta

May 16, 2014

May you rest in peace Paul! You will be missed and so glad i had the chance not to only work but got to know you! you were so kind and go out of your way to elp people! You will be missed!!

Deandra Thompson

May 16, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Ornelas family. I am very blessed to have worked with such a wonderful person.

Elica Duhart - Moina Healthcare

May 16, 2014

May the Lord comfort your heart in this difficult time. I know our Father is a healer of broken hearts. I pray His presence meet you in this time. May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. My condolences!

May 16, 2014

Paul was such a sweet wonderful guy; hard working and eager to help any one of us. I feel as if I am losing a family member. My heart is broken for us all and especially his family. God Bless you all.
Anna White

May 16, 2014

I knew Paul for 3 yrs and he was such a nice person. I will keep the Ornelas family in my prayers during this time of berevement. Emily Mcdonald, Molina of Dallas

Tina Funari

May 16, 2014

I had the pleasure of meeting Paul during my visit to El Paso. I will forever hold him in my heart. He will be sadly missed. May God comfort you with His peace and strength. San Antonio Molina Healthcare Family

May 16, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Yvette

May 16, 2014

My deepest condolences to your family. Paul, you were a cool co-worker to work with. Your sense of humor was awesome! I never saw you without a smile! God appreciates all you have done, while down here. I will miss you.

Molina Healthcare Texas

Melody Wesley

May 16, 2014

Praying for your comfort and peace during your time of sorrow. Paul was a wonderful nurse and co worker. May God bless his family.

Cindy Quintero

May 16, 2014

My deepest condolences to all of the Ornelas family.
Molina Healthcare Texas

May 16, 2014

My deepest sympathy and condolences, may God comfort your family for this hurtful loss. Will keep you all in my prayers God Bless.

May 16, 2014

Deeply saddened by the loss of Paul.


Lisa Story
Molina Health Care of Texas.

Kayla Gunter

May 16, 2014

I miss you already, Paul! I loved being your partner on the El Paso team! You were always so patient and kind, and hands down the better half of the team. All my love, and I will see you again soon, my friend.

Linda Hillman

May 16, 2014

Paul was a co-worker of mine and it was so much fun to make him laugh! I enjoyed Paul's loving attitude towards life and helping others as nurses it always moves us deeply to lose such a wonderful kind spirit that Paul had. I know he is in a better place adn watching over all his wonderful family, frinds and co-workers. Paul, you will be truely missed. With Love,

Katie Strong

May 16, 2014

He was an amazing man and I am privileged to have been able to get to know him. My condolences to his family in this time of grief may God bless you and keep you.

May 16, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. I spoke with Paul on a daily basis. I will miss him. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Martie Penson-Brown, UM Supervisor

Tameka Newell- Molina Healthcare

May 16, 2014

Keeping the Ornelas family in my thoughts and prayers for comfort and strength during this time of berevement.

May 16, 2014

Know that Jesus is with your family now and is your rock. Go to him in prayer. Olga Guerra, RN-LTC Edinburg, Tx.

Craig Bass

May 16, 2014

We are so sorry to experience the loss of a member of the "Molina Healthcare family". Paul was an advocate for the patients he served and the providers he worked with. Paul will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his loved ones and friends.

Craig Bass
President, Molina Healthcare

Alicia Martinez

May 16, 2014

"Otro Angelito en los cielo" RIP

Margarita Gardea

May 16, 2014

Our deepest condolesences to the Ornelas family, Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Paul was a good neighbor and will be missed greatly.

May 16, 2014

He was a kind person and well liked in our Quality department. He will be missed. Sonora Pannell RN, Molina Health Care

May 16, 2014

Please accept my heartfelt condolences and sympathy in this difficult time. I pray your memories bring you comfort and peace.
Molina Healthcare Texas
~Emine

Rosalinda Seiler

May 16, 2014

My deepest condolences to your family one your loss. Paul was a awesome nurse and his Molina co-workers will miss him. Paul is with God now. May God bless his family.

Rosalinda
Molina Healthcare.

Vanita Stroud

May 16, 2014

In loving memory of an extremely caring person. We will love you and miss you always.

Terrie Thomas

May 16, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Paul was very special to not just me, but to all of us in the Molina family. He always had a kind word and always assisted me and answered my questions with a smile. He was most awesome. He will so missed. Love ya, Paul!

Carmen T Garcia

May 16, 2014

Dear Family,
May God's peace that surpasses all understanding fill your lives during this most difficult time.

Molina Heathcare
San Antonio, TX

My thoughts and prayers are with the Ornelas family during this difficult time. Paul had a huge heart and a caring spirit, and he will truly be missed

Debi Martinez

May 16, 2014

Tannisha Smith

May 15, 2014

My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I've worked with Paul the last two years and he always went the extra mile to help others. Rest in Peace my friend.

May 15, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Ornelas family. Paul was an extraordinary human being. I am so blessed to have known him, he was an inspirational and beautiful person.
Norma Avitia

Shellee Bowers

May 15, 2014

Paul was a colleague of mine at Molina Healthcare. I work in the Irving office. Paul and I shared multiple stories of El Paso, my hometown as well. He was truly loved and admired by all he worked with! He will be greatly missed beyond words! My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. He dearly loved each and everyone of you, and shared loving stories of his family with me. May God bless you, watch over you and keep you.

William Holguin and family

May 15, 2014

Our deepest condolences to your family.

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