Rolando Ordonez, 82, of Ooltewah went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born in Umingan, Philippines. Rolando was a school valedictorian in school and went on to study Electrical Engineering in Feati University. In 1959, Rolando attended Philippine school of Arts and Trade where he studied Practical Electricity and earned a proficiency certificate.
He later moved to Guam, U.S.A. in 1962 to begin his career working for the United States Government supporting US Naval Nuclear Submarines during the Vietnam War effort. It was there that he met his loving wife Carmelita which spawned the beginning of their 54 year marriage. In 1975, he went on to his next chapter in his career by accepting a position located in Vallejo, California to work at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. From there, he retired with 33 years of service to the Federal Government.
He spent most of his life living in Northern California. After retirement he enjoyed traveling, bowling, and occasionally took his chances at the casinos. Later, he moved to Ooltewah, Tennessee to enjoy the rest of his retirement. Rolando and his wife Carmelita always enjoyed having family and friends over for get to gathers. He will be greatly missed.
Rolando was preceded in death by his sister, Lydia Mindo, and brothers, Ferdinand Ordonez and Monico Ordonez Jr.
Rolando is survived by his three children, Rommel (Becky) Ordonez, Rachel Ordonez, Ruthie (Joseph) Bacani, along with his four grandchildren, Jordan Bacani, Teja Ordonez-Phillips, Raegan Bacani, and Jayce Bacani. Also, survived by his siblings, Warlita Paglomutan, Prescila Martin, and Pacita Choinere.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 21, 2022 with Rev. Manuel Perez officiating at St. Stephen Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Please share your memories of Rolando with the family at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 8214 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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