Olivia Ann Ornelas

Olivia Ann Ornelas passed away due to complications from a lengthy autoimmune disease. She is survived by her sisters Julie Gomez and Carolita Ornelas, Brother In-Law Ken Ager, Former Brother In-Law Armando and Tio Salvador, Tia Emita, Niece Clarissa, Godson Armando and Nephew Julian and a large extended family. She is preceded in death by her loving mother Arcadia Jenny Ornelas and father Ben Richard Ornelas.
Olivia was born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA and moved to Blaine, WA in 2006 with her sisters Carolita and Julie. She studied at Santa Barbara High School (1979 Graduate) and Santa Barbara business college. She sang in the Madrigal Choir, she loved singing (even offkey on long roadtrips). She was known to all as a vibrant, caring, giving and charismatic person. Her sense of humor was infectious, she always wanted to see people happy. The eldest of 3 sisters, she had a heart of gold just like her mom. She was an avid reader and loved baking shows. She loved all animals and particularly her cat Buddy who adopted Olivia.
Her memorial will be held Thursday, December 22nd at 1:00 pm Location: Mount Baker Cremation 4131 Hannegan Rd Suite 106 Bellingham, WA 98226. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Cancer Society and dedicate your donation to Olivia Ornelas. Sympathy cards may be sent to Julie Gomez and Carolita Ornelas 2334 Moore St Bellingham WA 98226.