Donato M. Ornelas

Donato M. Ornelas, 89, retired assembly line worker from Boeing, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015. Rosary will be 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 20, 2015, and Funeral Mass will be 9:00 A.M., Thursday, May 21, 2015, both at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton, KS. Graveside Service will be 2:00 P.M. at Calvary Cemetery in Wichita, KS. Donato was born and grew up in Wichita, Kansas. He joined the Army in 1944 and became a paratrooper. Don is best known for his love of painting, woodworking skills and his sense of humor. Survived by wife, Katherine Ornelas; beloved dog, Pepe; children, Martin Ornelas (Micole), Brenda McKellips (Larry), Nancy Carr (Roy), Tillie Dellaquila (James), Gina Ornelas (Brent), Marjean Ornelas (Lalo), Melissa Hayward (David); stepchildren, Alice Monarez, Rosalie Eason, Laurie Monarez, Gilbert Monarez, Victor Monarez (Terri), Reuben Monarez; brother, Victor Ornelas; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren; 30 step-great-grandchildren and 1 step-great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by parents, Donato and Maria Ornelas; wife, Guadalupe Ornelas; sons, Don Ornelas, Jr., Ronnie Ornelas; sister, Tillie Rodriquez; brother, Pedro Ornelas; step-daughter, Monica Hankins and Nora Hayes. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67204. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.