John Ornelas's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2026 in Hobart, Indiana

John Ornelas

November 22, 1943 - September 26, 2026 (82 years old)

Hobart, Indiana

John Ornelas's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2026 in Hobart, Indiana

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John Ornelas

November 22, 1943 - September 26, 2026 (82 years old)

Hobart, Indiana

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John Ornelas Obituary

The passing of John Ornelas (Hobart, Indiana) occurred on September 26, 2026. John, born on November 22, 1943, is remembered by those who knew him. 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, Pedro Ornelas and Esperanza Ornelas; his grandson John Armstrong; and his sister Magdalena Cabrera. He is survived by: his wife Chuyita Ornelas; his children, Rosie Ornelas, Pete Ornelas, Johnny Ornelas (Monica) and Giovanni Gotti (Jordon Sumlin); his brother Joseph Ornelas; his grandchildren, Melissa Schweitzer (Bill), Linda Armstrong (Andrew Ashurst), Jazmine Gotti, Efrain Ornelas, Mila Ornelas and Ava Ornelas; and his great grandchildren, Jaxx Schweitzer, Sophia Ashurst, Anatalia Ramos, Ezekiel Ramos and Julian Ramos. He is also survived by other loving family members and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Rees Funeral Home (600 W Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342). A Mass will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Assumption BVM Church (3530 Illinois St, Hobart, IN 46342). A prayer will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Rees Funeral Home Hobart Chapel (600 W Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rees Funeral Home Inc



Thu

Oct 01

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Rees Funeral Home
600 W Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342

Fri

Oct 02

Mass

12:00 PM

Assumption BVM Church
3530 Illinois St, Hobart, IN 46342

Mon

Oct 12

Prayer

5:00 PM

Rees Funeral Home Hobart Chapel
600 W Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342

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