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Michael Orlando Obituary
Elmer - Funeral services for Dr. Michael Richard Orlando will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at River Outreach Church, 711 Main Street, Pineville, LA 71360 with Pastors Dennis Dunn and George Barrett officiating, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery.
The family requests that visitation be observed Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at River Outreach Church from 4:00 p.m. until time of service.
Dr. Orlando, 64, of Elmer passed from this life, Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at his residence.
He was a member of River Outreach Church. A surgeon in the United States Air Force for 39 years, Dr. Orlando's specialty as an ENT Physician touched many lives. He retired from the VA Hospital in Alexandria in 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Hope Ferris Orlando; sister, Susan Williams.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Daneine Varra Orlando; son, Ryan Orlando; daughters, Adele Orlando and Hannah Orlando; brother, Patrick Orlando; sisters, Kathleen Bruce, Michele Jashinsky and husband, Dan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to River Outreach Church, P. O. Box 3388, Pineville, LA 71361.
To extend online condolences to the Orlando family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.
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Michelle Riley
June 15, 2021
Not a day goes by I don’t think about you. You will never be forgotten. I went to CAbo last summer with such fond memories of our trip there. Love you always
Michelle Riley
June 30, 2019
I came to Arlington National Cemetery today and was disappointed you weren't registered in yet. Just wanted to visit with you. I miss you. I love you colonel always
Renee B
June 26, 2019
Rest In Peace Uncle. Love You!
Mary Ann Strain
June 25, 2019
I worked with Dr. Orlando in Batesville Ar. So sorry for the loss. RIP DOC
Michelle Riley
June 25, 2019
Mike was very near and dear to my heart. He was a colleague and friend. I will remember him always
Mandy Taylor
June 23, 2019
My prayers for his wife and children. I was secretary for Dr. Orlando when I worked at the VA in Pineville.
Ronda Mangum
June 23, 2019
My condolences to the family.
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