Nellie N. Ornellas' Obituary
Diamond Head Mortuary and Williams Funeral services is saddened to announce the passing of Nellie N. Ornellas. We are honored to be serving the Ornellas family at this time.
Nellie Navaja Ornellas, 97, of Haleiwa, HI, passed away in her Pupukea home on November 24, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born on March 20, 1925 in Ewa, Hawaii and was the 2nd oldest of 6 children. On October 27, 1945 she married the love of her life, the late Joseph Enos Ornellas and had 2 daughters, the late Mary Lucille Ornellas Au and Renee Ornellas. She was the epitome of feminity…beautiful, elegant, strong-willed, vivacious, impeccable dresser and musically talented. Her joy was her rose garden and other florals which are a testament of her hard work when they are in bloom.
She is survived by daughter Renee Ornellas of Haleiwa, brother Henry Navaja of Mililani and 5 grandchildren: Edward Au of Ewa, Jonell Au Schweit of Pennsylvania, Jason Au of Kaneohe, Nicole Ornellas of Honolulu and Quincy Au of Honolulu; 9 great grandchildren; and 9 great great grandchildren.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m., Services: 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 5 at Diamond Head Mortuary. Burial: 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 5 at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
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