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Frank Ornelas Jr.
Frank Ornelas Jr., 58, passed away in his sleep at the home he shared with his wife and son in Oracle on Oct. 21, 2016 after a long fight with cancer.
Frankie has a rich background in the Tri-Community area. He was born in San Manuel Nov. 17, 1957 and lived in each town more than once in his life. His first job was at the underground Copper Mine in San Manuel as a Chute Tapper and over the next 22 years learned just about every underground job there was at the mine. Frank was related to, knew and worked with many people and was widely liked by many in all three towns. He also enjoyed being on his grandfather Bobby Buzan’s ranch in Mammoth where he raised horses, grew crops and had many family gatherings.
Frankie was an avid Denver Broncos Football and University of Arizona Basketball fan. He loved hunting around the vast desert and mountains that surround the Tri-Commmunity area, enjoyed outdoor grilling and watching school sports in the area.
Frank is survived by his parents, five adult children, one minor child, and his wife of 15 years, Samantha, who he met at the Oracle Oaks Festival. He is preceded in death by a son, Cameron (29), who passed away last year. As Frank grew more ill, he expressed looking confidently forward to being with Cameron in Heaven since both had a conversion experience where they accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior.
Vistoso Funeral Home handled the arrangements sensitively and expertly and are highly recommended by the family. Condolences may be sent to 835 W. Sunset Ave., Oracle AZ 85623.
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