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for Onofre De La Ossa
Alice Western
July 20, 2025
Ono was a forever cowboy and a real gentleman. I think of him often and always when I travel down wilmot road and see cows along the way!!
Alice Western
July 20, 2024
A forever cowboy and always a gentleman
Alice Western
July 20, 2022
Ono always had a smile and kind word to share. He was a true gentleman even in difficult circumstances. I think of him every time I drive down Wilmot road and see a cow wandering along , knowing he is probably still watching out for them too!
Ted Notz
July 20, 2021
Will always remember...and the pleasure of meeting Mrs. De La Osa at an MO Club rancher meeting. The Andrada Ranch/Ted and Sandra Notz
Alice Western
July 20, 2019
Ono was funny, thoughtful and kind to a City girl who's job it was to restrict the freedom of his dearly beloved cattle. A true gentleman that I think of often.
Kemp Morris, Rafter Six Ranch
September 21, 2012
To Maureen and the rest of the De La Ossa family....our deepest sympathy. May God's blessings be with you all....
De La OSSA MªCarmen
September 14, 2012
Seguro que era un buen hombre como todos los De La Ossa,con una gran templanza como todos los del Pais Vasco(España).Es una gran perdida para nosotros los De La Ossa.
De La OSSA MªCarmen
September 14, 2012
Seguro que era un buen hombre como todos los De La Ossa,con una gran templanza como todos los del Pais Vasco(España).Es una gran perdida para nosotros los De La Ossa.
Donna Fulton
August 20, 2012
Ode to Ono
By Donna Fulton
“Don't worry, Ma, we will make it perfect.”
Butcher and barbecue the steer,
Build and polish the coffin,
Write and speak the words.
Remembering all he showed us, how he loved us,
In his own way.
Classic hats, boots and wranglers,
Pick-up trucks as far as the eye can see
In a meadow at the border,
Beautiful green valley over the mountain pass.
Hundreds have come far.
Big bear hugs among men, rough palms clapping broad backs,
Caring, sharing THE GRIEF.
Rugged faces, red with effort of restraint.
Tears come anyway.
Stellar example, they say "gentleman".
The sun beats downs unmercifully,
Reminding of the fortitude required to work this desert.
Self reliance gleams in every last detail,
Perfect, on time.
Raw wood in a pile last week,
The redwood “box” glows, oil lovingly rubbed to a sheen.
The successful brand burned in
To dignify, signify
Specialty, specialness of
This man who bred cattle and taught horses.
Horseshoe handles, never just decoration, always useful.
The legacy is apparent in the generations.
"Not always perfect", but he did it with love,
A life led to teach and influence.
Chief Bruce and Sandy Whitehouse
August 13, 2012
The Officers and Firefighters at the Corona de Tucson Fire Department extend condolences to Ono's wife and the entire De la Ossa Family. Ono was a true gent, a great rancher and one fine cowboy. Always ready and willing to lend a hand when the Department had reports of stray cattle on the roadways around Corona de Tucson. Ono will be sadly missed.
Wally Alexander
August 8, 2012
Maureen, It would be great to keep in touch with you via email. Let me know what your email address is. Thanks. And again, my deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.
Linda Hummel Roslund
August 5, 2012
I want you to know how saddened I am to hear of Ono's passing. Too young to go. My thoughts are with you all.
Wally Alexander
August 4, 2012
My sincerest sympathies to you Maureen and to your entire family. I remember Ono and you very well. He was always a real pleasure to work with on his Ranch. I have missed seeing him every year since I retired from the State Land Dept. He was a real gentleman and a true Rancher. You all are in my prayers. Peace to you.
Gloria Kramer
August 2, 2012
Maureen and Family, even in sadness, you must feel pride in the legacy left by Onofre. That spirit will continue to shine, lighting the way for others, leaving all of us an example to follow and a remarkable life to remember with grateful hearts. With Sympathy ~
Gloria Aguilar Kramer & Family.
waynes auto repair crew
August 1, 2012
we are so very sorry for your loss onorfe was a wonderful person our thoughts and prayers are with you he will be deeply missed
Margarita De La Ossa, Stice
August 1, 2012
Praying for you all! I remember Onofre well at the last family reunion...he & his sons were so helpful to me & my son and his family! They made us feel so welcome and like family...thank you so much! May God be with you during this difficult time. Margarita De La Ossa, Stice...younger sister to Ralph De La Ossa.
We will meet again
Cecilia De La Ossa, Laker
July 31, 2012
My Dearest Family, my heart and thoughts are with you. I remember Onofre mostly as a boy and teenager. Moving to California I missed out on alot. I will always remember his wonderful smile and his teasing funny ways. My love to Tia and all my cousins and family.
July 30, 2012
Sentimos enormemente su partida, queda para siempre en nuestra menoria y nuestro corazon. Descanse en paz Onofre, nuestras oraciones a su amada familia.
Sinceramente
Jose y Maria Zambrano
July 30, 2012
Maureen are thought and prayers are with you, and your kids. An with all the family's Ono always had a smile on his face and some good jokes (EL Diablo) that is what my mom called him. You guys were a special couple!!
Smokey & Diane Ambrose
Angel & Delma figueroa
Jaime & Pat Ashley Valenzuela
Monica Yepiz-Mellor
July 30, 2012
My condolences to Ono's Family Maureen you and all the kids/grandkids. My deepest sympathy, there were many good times w/ONO viejo loco!!! and his sense of humor he would always make me laugh. Im sure you will all miss him, your friend, husband, father, grandfather,and brother. God BLess you All...RIP
La MOSCA
July 29, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to Maureen and family.....we have many fond memories of Patagonia and you and Onofre were certainly a big part.
God Bless....
Brock & Irma Fuller
Bernalillo, NM
Patrick and Cathy Eggman
July 28, 2012
To our good friends Abel and Kathy, your mom Maureen, your brothers and sisters and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Ono at the rodeo and horse races, his laughter and stories will be missed. God bless you and your family.
George Mejia discount Tire
July 28, 2012
Words cannot xpress how i feel...Mr De La Ossa (woody) was a great man..Im gonna miss u so much.! My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife and family. Gonna cherish and the great memories we had together at my work.. we lost a great man...
Woehlecke Family
July 27, 2012
Our condolences and prayers to the De La Ossa family. Ono was a fine man and good ol' cowboy, May God Bless.
July 27, 2012
The Empire/Fagan Valley lost a strong rancher and fine man. We send our warmest best wishes to Mrs. De La Ossa and Ono's and her family. Ted and Sandra Notz/The Andrada Ranch
Jani Demaree
July 27, 2012
I was so sorry to here of your loss. My thoughts & Prayers are with you .
Raymond Federico
July 27, 2012
My deepest condolences to Adele, Mrs. De La Ossa and the rest of the De La Ossa family. Whenever our paths crossed, Ono always had something humorous to talk about. A great cattleman and good friend who will be sorely missed.
Gloria Kramer
July 27, 2012
This one is for you my friend (classmate)prayes for you, rest in peace.
Liz Cruz
July 27, 2012
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family. May God bless you and give you comfort. Our prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time.
Liz Cruz and Family
July 27, 2012
I am saddened of the news of ONO'S death. I have enjoyed knowing him for many years.From my area of the Santa Rita Mnts. I was able to call ONO whenever his cows were lose..along sahuarita rd. and some times assist him in gathering....I will miss him he was a great man and a true COWBOY. Adios my friend....Neil Thrall
Jorge Mejia
July 27, 2012
Im very saddened to hear about onorfe....he was and still is a great man.I got the privelege of knowing him through my wrk..Im really gonna miss him a lot..my heart goes out to his wife..gonna miss our conversations...
Jim Campbell
July 27, 2012
Ono was a gentleman above everything else. Sure he was a rancher and cowboy but he as a man he treated everyone with respect no matter their position in life. I shall miss him and his laugh as so many others will.
Larry and Zenaida Olivar
July 26, 2012
Sorry to hear the passing of Ono. I will always remember him sitting on some of the best looking horses around He always had a smile and some thing nice to say. Our condolences to Maurine and all his children. This year there will be one less cowboy at the Sonoita Rodeo. We will miss you Ono
July 26, 2012
Maureen and family: so sorry to hear about Ono. He was a true cowboy and gentleman, and such a contagious laugh. I have thought about you two often since my retirement from the City, and always when I go down Wilmot road and see cattle. One of a kind. God Bless.
Alice Western
July 26, 2012
I am so sad to hear about Onofre, my friend since childhood. I will miss him. Maureen, my heart and love go out to you. May God bless and keep the entire De La Ossa family.
Jo Lemons Christensen.
July 26, 2012
May you have eternity in the great corrals of heaven with the perfect Corrientes... You will be missed. The 4-C's, Rudy, Tami, Sonora and Shane Cubillas
Sonora Cubillas
July 26, 2012
Hear all will have a bite of the mean ol' cow that chased Onofre up the fence that day at his services. Think its the most fitting memorial that a cowboy could ask for. He will be remembered by all.
July 26, 2012
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the De La Ossa family. Ono was a great man.
Lonny Jones and Christy
Joe Gardner
July 26, 2012
Sincere condolences to the family. Many good memories of our younger days.
Gardner Family
David Powell
July 26, 2012
To all the De La Ossa family....including my old Canyon State customer Oscar. May you all find peace at this difficult time of loss.
Colleen Locke
July 26, 2012
I have so many great memories of growing up in Patagonia with the De La Ossa family, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. Take care of yourselves during this difficult time......
GERARDO INCLAN
July 26, 2012
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE DE LA OSSA FAMILY LA FAMILIA INCLAN
July 26, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the DeLaOssa Family. He was a great friend and neighbor. He will be missed so much.
Fred Gallego and family
Stephanie Guerin
July 26, 2012
May God bless and keep you, may God's face shine on you, may God be kind to you and give you rest. Dio te bendiga!
Stephanie Guerin
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