Juanita “Janie” R. Ornelas

November 30, 1937 – January 24, 2025
Juanita “Janie” R. Ornelas passed away peacefully January 24, 2025 in the arms of her loving husband Raul “Ernie” Ornelas.
Janie was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 30, 1937. She is preceded in death by her daughter Margaret “Margie” Ornelas Torrez, parents Arnulfo and Juanita Rodriguez, and baby sisters Maria Elena and Laura Isabel Rodriguez.
Janie is survived by her husband of 70 years Raul Ornelas, son Raul “Roy” Ornelas Jr. (Linda), daughters Debra Alford (Gus) and Rachel Gonzales (Ricardo), 21 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren.
Services took place on Tuesday, February 4 at Thomason Funeral Home in Lockhart. She will be laid to rest, Tuesday, February 11 at 10:15 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the medical professionals who have cared for her over the last couple of years. A special thank you to Ernest Haeusslein (and staff) for the years of amazing care and Steven Russell for the exceptional care he provided in her last days with us. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, 2220 S. Colorado St., Lockhart, TX, 78644. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.