"My sister Becky Dullas and I were very saddened to hear of Orlando''s passing. We offer our deepest sympathies to his family. Orlando's family was very wonderful and welcoming to Becky and I when we were growing up. In fact Orlando was the ringbearer for our parents, George and Eleanor Dullas' wedding. Our hearts are with you."
In loving memory of
Orlando Rene Villa
Orlando Rene Villa, age 65 passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 27, 2018. Orlando was a native of Arizona, since his family has lived in the State of Arizona for over 100 years. Orlando was an accomplished and successful businessman, entrepreneur, and professor at Estrella Mountain Community College. He was a proud Mentor of the DECA Club, enjoyed his students, and was devoted to his lifelong passion of learning. One of his philosophies is, "learning brings knowledge, and the gained knowledge is the foundation for wisdom. However, this gained knowledge must also be applied, in order to gain true wisdom, and that in our search for perfection, may we hope to find excellence."
Orlando was preceded in death by his father Albert Villa; his mother Irma Villa; and daughter Veronica Villa. Orlando is survived by daughters Denee´ (Jeff) and Andrea; grandchildren Blake, Ryan, Natalia, and Audrey; as well as his brothers Andre´ and Armand; numerous nieces, nephews and beloved extended family.
Orlando's Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 5614 W. Orangewood Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301. Inurnment is at 11:30 AM at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale 85301.
Flowers can be sent to Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020, 602- 944-1561. Condolences for the family may be left at https://hansenmortuary.wpengine.com.
You will be missed with each passing day, and now we must say goodbye and give thanks to the exceptional, complex, and extraordinary way in which you touched our lives.
Tributes
"Orlando Villa family, I am so sorry to hear of the recent passing of Orlando. May he be in Our Lord?s arms and with his departed family. Alicia Lopez Holloway. (Griselda Keltgen?s niece)."
"To Orlando's family......I'm quite sure you know this already but Orlando was a fantastic guy! Two years ago, I was about to begin my first semester teaching at EMCC. This was actually the first time I had EVER taught a college class and I was scared to death! By the grace of God, our paths crossed. It turned out that Orlando was teaching the same class and had already taught it several times before. Orlando willingly agreed to meet with me on 4 or 5 occasions for several hours at a time to help me prep, set up my assignments, and share materials that he had used previously in class. My first semester would have been a thousand times more difficult and not nearly as successful without Orlando's gracious assistance. Over the past two years Orlando and I became good friends and shared many interests, among them our love of teaching and baseball. Earlier this year, my mother in law became ill and subsequently passed away. I needed a sub for my class and Orlando, again without hesitation, agreed to help me out. I wanted to share this story with you in person but unfortunately I will be out of town and unable to attend Orlando's Memorial Mass. However, I wanted you to know how Orlando touched my life as I'm sure he has touched the lives of countless others during his time here on earth. I am saddened by Orlando's passing but am confident that his many acts of kindness here on earth have been rewarded already. "May the Angels lead him into Paradise""
"Orlando was a great guy. I have known him since I was 7yrs old and had many classes in school. I am so sorry that he has passed."
"Orlando was one of those rare human beings you meet and felt like you knew him for a lifetime. I am grateful for the opportunity of knowing him for the last 3 years. Always kind, humble and with a smile. Even in his passing from this world, he touched my life, teaching me something about life's priorities and that inevitable moment we all have to go thru. Orlando, may we find ourselves again."