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ORLANDO A. HERNANDEZ was called home by his Creator on Sunday, January 20, 2011. Orlando was born in Madrid, New Mexico on May 14, 1935. He graduated from Madrid High School in 1954. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served a tour of duty in Korea. Upon his return form the army he joined his family in Santa Fe. He was employed at Joe Annon Nursery and by the New Mexico Highway Department. He worked for 30 years at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter in various capacities. He later served as manager and was well respected by the by the public, local law enforcement and the Board of Directors of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. He retired from the Shelter due to health problems, but continued his support for Shelter by making colorful doghouse donation boxes that were placed in local business. Orlando enjoyed fishing, hunting, and his hobbies of carpentry, cooking and leatherwork. He loved his family and enjoyed visits from his many nephews, nieces and their families. He was a parish member of St. John's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Francisca Hernandez; sister, Nellie Gutierrez and husband Fred; brothers; Juan Luariano, Jose Guillermo, Adolfo Jr., Jimmie, Pedro and wife Flora, Jose Maria and wife Clara. He is survived by two sisters, Teresa Hernandez and Sadie V. Ortega and husband Juan B; sister-in-law, Josie Hernandez; and many nephews and nieces, great nephews, nieces, and great great nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 6 p.m. followed by a Rosary, 7 p.m. at McGee Memorial Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 3, 2011, 9 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Orlando's name to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600
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