Carlos Orellana

Carlos R. Orellana April 4, 1942-May 16, 2014 Mr. Carlos R. Orellana, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday May 16, 2014 at his home. He was born April 4, 1942 in Honduras, the son of Joaquin Orellana and Maria De Jesus Zelaya. Family is thankful for the support of the members of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Carlos was a member of a Catholic Church in Oakland California. He came to the US from Honduras in 1966. He worked odd jobs and in 1980 he became a truck driver and build his own trucking company in Oakland. After Carlos retired he spent his days in the neighborhood dinners and brought food and small tokens of love for friends and office people in neighborhood businesses. He enjoyed going to the casino and playing billiards with his brothers. He is survived by his two daughters; a step daughter; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; two brothers, Joaquin Orellana of Honduras, Rafael Orellana of Honduras; and his nephew and care givers Gustavo Orellana and Frank Aukeman of La Porte. Carlos was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister Marina Orellana. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN Funeral services will be held in his home country of Honduras. Memorial contributions may be made to Michiana Hematology Oncology Center, 1668 South US 421, Westville, IN 46563. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Carlos R. Orellana please visit our Sympathy Store.