So very sorry to hear of Oscar passing..Wonderful man. Fun times.  I miss the good ole days.
Linda Henly

Just found out about Oscar's death. He was a good friend since the 70's. Oscar was compassionate! He loved his profession and was well known and respected. I will miss him!
I extend my sympathy to his family.
Bubba Carroll

Condolences from the Geddes family, who were not in town and could not attend. His friendship meant a lot to all of us over the years. May he rest in peace. 

So sorry for your loss. Oscar has always been our close friend and a good human being.  We have always admired you as a good person in all aspects. As a Peruvian, I always felt close to you because you were always involved with our peruvian activities.  You will be missed.

When I first came to Houston in 1987 to start my academic position at the University of Texas Dental Branch, part of my orientation was a history of the program from celebrated alumni like Bob Debes and Jimmy Johnson. Oscar's name came up many times as one of Dr. Hinds' favorite residents, a suave and debonair surgeon who was well known to many of the luminaries in the Medical Center and an early adopter of owning your own professional building. I would eventually meet Oscar at one of our local professional meetings and everything they said was true. He was impeccably dressed,  charming and full of grace. He seemed ageless and I'm sorry he was not. I will remember him as one of the "originals" and his timeless dignity will not age.
Mark Wong and the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

I was  blessed to have Oscar choose me to be his partner 24 years ago and a his final  20  years of practice.  Many people know of Oscar’s unmatched professional bedside manner, but only a small number of people, namely the oral & maxillofacial surgeons know of Oscar’s  legendary surgical skills. It was an honor and privilege to have him  by my side in the OR through hundreds of very challenging and difficult cases. 
Oscar was a Grand Master surgeon with the ability to perform wonders. We fixed many a face together. He was an innovator, always thinking on his feet and open to new methods of training, and his experience, confidence and the ability to teach was phenomenal.
I can only honestly say that without Oscar’s guidance and mentorship I would’ve, as he used to say - “drowned in a cup of water.”

Oscar’s reputation went far beyond the walls of the OR. He was a legend at the Texas Medical Center, all through out Houston and of course internationally. Patients, many of them VIP’s would come from all over the world to see him. I was so fortunate to have a chance to meet and help Oscar treat them.

There are so many stories to tell in Oscar’s book of life,  unfortunately not enough room here to even start a forward to such a book. 

I am saddened that he is now gone from this earth, but happy to know that his soul may now come to rest. May G-d grant us the ability to see each other again in Heaven. 
Bye, Bye Dear Oscar, Spirulina Daddy








Nuestras más sentidas condolencias para la familia Maldonado, Oscar fue un ejemplo de vida le llego en tiempo de partir y dejar la vida terrenal, ahora descansa en paz. Antonieta y Manuel Barcés 

Nuestra más sentidas condolencias a la familia Maldonado, los acompañamos en estos momentos  de dolor.
Franklin Barcés y familia,
 Lima  Perú.


Sonja, nuestro Pésame por la Perdida del tío Oscar recibe un cariñoso abrazo y te acompañamos en tu dolor.

Anita Nuñez y Familia

Mis Condolencias a mis sobrinos Mike, Daniel , Cynthia y a mis primos Alfonso y Beto.

Los abraza 

Miguel Nuñez y Familia.

Mi más sentido Pesame a mis Primos Mike, Daniel, Cynthia y a mis tíos Alfonso y Beto.

Los abrazo

Miguel Nuñez (hijo) y Familia

Mis Condolencias a mis sobrinos Mike, Daniel, Cynthia y a mis primos Alfonso y  Beto.
Un gran abrazo familia.

Miguel Nuñez Barces y Familia



Tío Oscar, serás hoy y siempre un ejemplo para todos nosotros, tu fallecimiento nos deja un gran vacío en nuestros corazones.
Nunca olvidaré tus viajes a Perú con la tía y los Primos porque unía a la familia, las reuniones en casa de la tía Aguedita y Marietta y todos los primos Unidos, reíamos, jugábamos en la quinta y todo era alegría fueron los mejores tiempos.

Mis Condolencias a mis primos Mike, Daniel, Cynthia y a toda la familia.

Tu Sobrina.  

Anita Nuñez A.

I can’t say enough about Dr. Oscar he was a great friend, father figure. I feel so honored to be his friend I will always remember us sitting and him sharing his Life stories and experiences with me, wow and some experiences some would make you laugh and some would make you want to cry. He would tell me about his days of being a doctor and what it was like to take care of patients. Dr. Maldonado has accomplished so many things in his life, he was a across country runner and had a case full of medals and awards, he loved, loved attention, 😂but he was also humble. Oscar was outgoing warm loving he accomplish more things in his life than most people  in a lifetime. He was so funny he had a smile that would melt your heart and light up a room and so handsome, no wonder Sonja grabbed him up ! And he loved Sonja his wife my dearest deepest friend in the world. I remember him always complaining to me about Sonja going to the resale shops and always helping people all the time and not taking time for herself he would always complain to me about this but man did he love Sonja he always wanted to  know where she was he did not want her too far away from him. In his late 80s he was still performing surgeries with a steady hand,91 years old he was still going to 24 Hour Fittness Gym daily working out and he would continue doing that to the day he passed if he was able. Oscar was strong and healthy he would tell you what was good for you and what was not and he drank his apple cider vinegar every single day, he was one of the healthiest handsomest man I have ever known at the age of 93. I love you Oscar with tears of sadness and happiness you will be missed and forever I will see that smile on your face, I will never forget. You will be missed by so many all over the world!! Thank you for all you gave in your life Dr.Oscar D Maldonado

My condolences to Sonya and the family  
Dr. Maldonado was a very kind and caring man.  He was a wonderful surgeon with a lot of knowledge that I was blessed to work with.   He became family to me and taught me a lot he will be missed but the memories will be with me forever.

Estimados primos,reciban de parte de nosotros nuestras condolencias por la irreparable pérdida de nuestro tio OSCAR,quien en cada una de las visitas a Perú siempre recibi algún concejo que me sirve aún en mi vida cotidiana. Recuerdo con que cariño y emoción los tios se saludaban cuando llegaban a Perú. Como hijo mayor y en representación de mi familia agradecerte tio OSCAR infinitamente porque gracias a ti, mi padre pudo comprar el fundo que ahora tenemos y que nos permite trabajar para mantener a nuestras familias. Conversamos unos dias atraz y me dijiste Carlitos falta poco para ver a mi negrito. Ya estas con él tio,en compañia tambien del tio FERNANCITO.  DIOS LOS TENGA UN SU GLORIA.

Working for Dr. Maldonado was a learning experience. He & Sonja taught me so much and helped me to be the person I am. He was not only my boss, he and Sonja are my family. I will be forever grateful for everything they have done for me and my family.  It was a true blessing that God put them in my life.  Dr.  OM will be truly missed and a huge part of heart is broken.  He was like my Father to me and I loved him.  He definitely was one of a kind, well respected, classy,  jokester, hard working man. Go run in heaven and enjoy working out in the gym in heaven. Enjoy your pico sours! Rest In Peace. Love you always

OBITUARY

Oscar D. Maldonado

March 20, 1927 – October 13, 2022

Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home

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