Sally G. Ornelas

Sally G. Ornelas, 83, native of Colorado, passed away on May 2, 2010 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Barnesville to Ladislado and Simona (Quintana) Gomez. On July 19, 1943, she married the love of her life, John C. Ornelas at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Greeley. Sally was a devoted wife. Being an absolutely dedicated mother as well as grandmother, she lived a virtuous life by being the cornerstone of her entire family. Her primary occupation was being a homemaker, living life to the fullest. She will always be loved and remembered for her incredible grace, courage and dignity. Her greatest legacy will be cherished teachings of love. She will be missed dearly by the family she has left behind. Survivors include her son, Johnny Ornelas and daughters, Susie Gallardo, Jane (Jim) Zamora, Nancy (John) Mondragon, 3 sisters, Sadie Antuna, Ruby Duran and Lucy Gurrola, 2 brothers, Larry and Johnny Joe Gomez. She was blessed to have 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great, great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ornelas, son Jimmy Ornelas, grandson Benjie Martinez, sisters Erlinda Ochoa and Annie Vigil and brothers Frank and Anicieto Gomez. The family extends its heartfelt thanks to family and friends, Dr. Tryggestad, Shonna at GMC, Dawn and staff at NCMC and all staff members of Hospice for their support, love and prayers and would like everyone to remember the saying, "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal." Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary 9:30 a.m. Thursday followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens.