Robert Jose Ornelas Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Jose Ornelas in Manteca, California, who passed away on January 18, 2026 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jose Ornelas and Jessie Ornelas; his son Ned Darby; his grandchildren, Cambrie and Taylor Thrash; and his brothers, Manuel, Richard and Vincent Ornelas.
He is survived by: his wife Sue Ornelas; his children, Jeannine Thrash (Randy) of Granite Bay, Michelle Ornelas of Sacramento, Donald Darby of Washington and Bryan Darby (Tiffany) of Ripon; his grandchildren, Ally (Ryan), Hannah (Dominick) of Garrett, D. J., Landon, Aiden, Guin, Logan, Jaxson and Justus; and his sister Irma Contreras of Visalia.
