Arnulfo Ornelas better known as “Fito” passed away on January 10, 2024 at home at the age of 74. He was born October 23, 1949 in Bigfoot, Texas.
Fito loved family occasions and all things hunting especially hunting hogs, deer and rattlesnakes. He was known for his amazing homemade jerky.
Fito was preceded in death by his mother Angelia Lopez, brothers Raul, Ramiro, Fernando and Juan.
Fito is survived by his wife Linda Ramos of Bigfoot, Texas, his children: Susie Ornelas Vasquez (Uriel) of Bigfoot, Texas; Joe Ramos (Melissa) of Wellsville, Ohio; Donald (Jessica) Ornelas of Devine, Texas; and Gina Ramos Sanchez (Pete) of Devine, Texas. One brother Ricky Ornelas of Bigfoot, Texas. Ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Rosary at 7:00 pm at Primrose Funeral Services Chapel at 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Primera Iglesia Bautista Betania at 404 E. Hondo Ave in Devine at 10:00 am with interment at Longview Cemetery in Bigfoot, Texas.
Arrangements made under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services.
Pallbearers: Johnny Ornelas, A.J. Ortiz, Nach Ornelas, Jesse Ornelas, Jerry Ornelas and Ray Ornelas.
Category: Obituaries
Celebrating the lives of the loved ones we’ve lost
Ronald “Ronnie”George Martinez
July 11, 1957 — January 1, 2024
Ronald George Martinez better known as Ronnie, age 66, of Devine, Texas entered eternal rest on January 1, 2024. He passed peacefully surrounded by family.
“The Winning Shot” in memory of former Arabian
Brenda Maye Wilkinson Hellums, 79, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend of so many passed away December 18, 2023 with her family by her side.

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Obits week of 12-27-23
Brenda Maye Wilkinson Hellums
Brenda Maye Wilkinson Hellums, 79, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend of so many passed away December 18 , 2023 with her family by her side.
Mary Marie Rawlings
Mary Marie Rawlings age 36 of Devine, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1987 to parents, George Allen and Joyce Marie Rawlings in Temple, Texas.
Robert Ramirez, Jr.
Robert Ramirez, Jr. age 47 of Devine, Texas entered eternal rest on Tuesday. December 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 7, 1976 in Hondo, Texas to parents Robert Ramirez, Sr., and Estella Villarreal Ramirez.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Estella Ramirez.
Sophie Elaine Delaney
July 17, 1935 – December 16, 2023
Sophie Elaine Delaney, of Atascosa, Texas, has embarked on her final journey at the age of 88. Sophie was born on July 17, 1935, in the serene town of Kerrville, Texas. She peacefully passed away on December 16, 2023, in Lytle, Texas. As we bid her farewell, let us celebrate the life she lived and the profound impact she had on those around her.
Robert Andrew Duffy
Robert Andrew Duffy, of Devine, passed away on November 28, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born September 21, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey to Andrew Duffy and Doris Winkleman Duffy.
Guadalupe Sanchez
June 22, 1949 – December 16, 2023
In Loving Memory of Guadalupe Sanchez
Guadalupe Sanchez, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and beloved member of the Natalia community, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2023, in San Antonio, TX. Guadalupe was born on June 22, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan and her untimely departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew her.
