Braulia "Lala" Ornelas Ornelas Gardea

Grandmother, Sister and Dear Friend. Braulia ( Lala) Ornelas Gardea.. Mrs. Gardea 81, formally of Odessa passed away Friday

March 8, 2013 at her residence in Mesa AZ. She was born March 26,1931 in Stapley, Texas. She was a Catholic and a

homemaker, always full of love and expressing it to the fullest, by putting herself before others, she never met a stranger. Thank you,

for all the caring love you gave us Our Beloved “Lala”& Dear Friend. We will always love you, and will live in our hearts forever. She

is preceded in death by Son; Arturo Gardea, Parents; Serapio and Santiga Ornelas , and Brother; Carlos Ornelas. Mrs. Gardea is

survived by Loving Husband; Quiterio F. Gardea of Mesa, Az. Daughters: Olivia Rivas / Ruben of Odessa, Tex, Margie Moreno /Joe

of Edinburg, Tex, Beatrice Villegas / Roberto of Mesa, Az., Connie Mazz / Richard of Phoenix, Az., Maribel Frausto / Eddie of

Phoeniz, Az., Sons: Benny Gardea / Dora of Odessa, Tex, Arturo Gardea / Michelle of Phoenix, Az. Siquel (Zack) Gardea / Cecy of

Phoenix, and Pilar Gardea of Odessa, Tex., Brothers; Eddie Ornelas of Odessa, Gilbert Ornelas , Arturo Ornelas , Max Ornelas all

Roswell, NM, Sisters; Aurora Chavarria Of Odessa, Mary Gonzales of Roswell, NM. 28 Grandchildren and 45 Great-Grand Children

and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. We the Family, would like to take this time and express our utmost sincere

gratitude to each and everyone of you for all your prayers, floral, food offerings and especially your presence with us during this most

difficult time. May God Bless You All Abundantly. Pallbearers will be Robert Moran, Edward Hernandez, Joshua Gardea, John Paul

Hernandez, Daniel Velez, and Zachary Moran, Honorary Pallbearer: Adrian Gardea. A Rosary will be held at 7pm today Thursday

March 14, 2013 at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will celebrated at 2pm Friday March 15, 2013 at Holy Redeemer Catholic

Church with Reverend Michael Rodriguez officiating. Interment to follow at Ector County Cemetery Peaceful Gardens Section.