Mr. Orlando L. Chapa Sr. passed into his eternal glory on June 16, 2022 at the age of 77 years, surrounded by his loving family.  Orlando graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1963 and then served honorably in the Texas Air National Guard and 433 ^rd Air Force Reserve Unit for combined 33 years.  He also retired from Kelly AFB Civil Service – working on the C-5 Galaxy and C-130 Aircraft as a mechanic for 33 years.

He thoroughly enjoyed working and learning alongside his dad to make a playhouse for his daughter.  He was always ready for a so call "quick" game of chess with his cousin, Louis F. Trevino and hanging out with his son and friends and teaching his godson, Louis V. Trevino some woodworking.

Orlando relished his time with his grandsons, Anthony and Sebastian – at the train tracks – toy store – advising them to do well in school – pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet – Rosary and to "work smarter – not harder."

Orlando was a devoted son, husband, dad, papa and friend.  He enjoyed riding his bike with his chihuahua "Chiquita" in the basket he made for her.  He gave of his time and talent for projects for the Sisters of Mount Sacred Heart School.

He always prayed a daily rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet and attended daily mass once he retired from work.  He also gave his time to volunteer at St. Thomas More Catholic Church and spent time with the Blessed Sacrament at St. Pius X Catholic Church.

Orlando was preceded in death by his parents Rodolfo L. and Vivian G. Chapa; his brother-in-law, Jesse Ibarra, Jr. and nephew, Michael Anthony Ibarra.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Ann; his daughter, Virlanda Leigh and her son, Anthony Lee; his son, Orlando Jr. (Merri Milburn) and their son, Sebastian Lee; his sister-in-law, Florence I. Gonzalez; godson, Louis V. Trevino – wife, Imelda; brother, R. Chapa; many cousins and friends.

Mr. Chapa was under the compassionate care of Amedia Hospice with private duty nurse, his wife, Patricia.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ORLANDO

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Visitation will begin at 5:00pm

Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm

The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Funeral procession will depart the funeral home chapel at 9:00am

Funeral Mass to be offered at 9:30am

St. Mary's Catholic Church Downtown

202 N. St. Mary's St.

Graveside Service and Interment will then be held at 2:30pm at

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors.

Those attending should meet directly at the cemetery by 2:30pm.

Orlando's wife, Patricia and family wish to thank all the family members, friends and prayer warriors for their offerings of prayers, masses, and rosaries.  God bless all of you for your loving support.