Dianna, I miss you so much my heavenly friend! So much has changed since you left us! It's hard to believe that you've been gone for 2 years now. 
I'm posting a few pictures of our fun times, in remembering you. We could make household errands fun when we were together!

James, Chris and Brydie.  We are thinking of you’ll today.  Dianna was wonderful soul and full of life, and we miss her.   
Love, Cindy and Terry

Love you, miss you, think of you every day Dianna.

I worked at Medical center hospital years ago with Diana. I just loved her sweet sweet person. I’m so sorry to read of her passing. Her family was everything to her.  We always had a fun time working together. Prayers of Peace and comfort for her family. 

May you be lead into Paradise,
May the choirs of Angels welcome you, With all your family and friends 
Who have gone before you. 
May you be with Mary our Mother,
And may you find eternal rest
With Jesus , her Son. 
Amen

James and Chris,

        My memories of Diane are ones of love, laughter and friendship. She was a very compassionate nurse. One who will never be forgotten. She will truly be missed. I pray your strength in God during this time of sorrow. 

Consuela (7 central) 

She was a treasure, beautiful inside and out!
I always looked forward to our lunch/dinner meetups with all my dear friends from MCH days - we’d pick up right where we left off, no matter how long it had been.  I know she’ll continue to be with us in spirit!  Prayers for comfort to all who knew this special lady, but especially to her precious family.  Love you Dianna, until we meet again!  

I loved this lady, she was sweet and funny. We worked together and remained friends after. Till we meet again sweet friend. 
Love Barbara Stone

It is so hard to express the grief we feel.  Our dear friend who was so strong for many years and endured more than she ever should have.  We will miss you, but still love you, and you will always be in our hearts.    James, Chris and Brydie our hearts go out to you and know we are always here if you need anything.  Rest well Dianna and we will see you again soon.    Cindy and Terry

My most sincere condolences to James and Chris Ornelas. I grew up with James and Dianna in Pecos and they are two of the most nicest, friendliest, and easy going people I've ever known. I pray for strength  and comfort from our lord and saviour during this most difficult time.

My first job as a nurse working nights at MCH in 1988, I met Dianna as she was working that night also.  She stood up for me when another nurse was yelling at me because I wasn’t fast enough counting narcotics. Granted it was my first time doing that task. She stepped in for me and finished counting with the other nurse. I loved her starting at that very moment. She was a loving, caring, & compassionate person & dear precious friend. I miss you so much Dianna. Prayers for all your family. 

Dianna...I miss you so much...my heart is broken, my friend, and more importantly, my sister in Christ! But I know where you went; your last breath here was your first breath with our Lord and Savior! So I know I will see you again.  I just didn't think I would lose you so young!  I never realized how much we did together, my friend, until you suddenly left. Bible study, Bookclub, Bunco club, Mahjong club, shopping, crafting. Even when we weren't feeling up to crafting, we would watch countless YouTube videos on how to do a craft we were working on. We also texted almost every day! You are in my heart, friend ; and you always will be....Love ya, Lori



Dianna was my friend for a little over a year. Lori Smith introduced us. We all became crafting sisters as well as our love for God and enjoyed our women's Bible study. She will be missed but in our hearts forever. Rest in peace sister of God. 

Dianna was a beautiful person.  She blessed our book club meetings with her insights, kindness, humor, and wit.  Dianna readily shared her gifts of friendship, laughter, and story telling.  She will be dearly missed.  My sincere condolences to her family.  Praying for Dianna and all who love her.

This is Dianna at our monthly Lady of Watercrest Book Club!

This is Dianna and I at a two day womens Christian Conference in Houston! We had so much fun!

This is Ms. Betty, Dianna's other fur baby!  She is all dressed up for the " Mahjong Christmas get together."

Dianna and Mahjong friends at the Mahjong Christmas get together: Darlean (front), Angela (left), Lori (right), Dianna at the middle back. 

 This was Dianna's new favorite game! We loved it so much we would play it, with just the two of us if no one else was around!!!


This was our subdivision Golf Cart parade on the fourth of July! Dianna loved to take rides on our cart, and Kramer really loved his first parade. By the last bit of the parade, Kramer was saying, "Hey Baby" and "Bye, Bye". Dianna and I were laughing so hard!

To the Ornelas Family,

Your family is in my prayers. You all have my deepest condolences. Dianna was a precious sweet lady that I met in Bible study class. I will miss her always and she’s always in my heart. May God bring you all comfort and peace during this time. I’m blessed to be one of her friends, and she will always be missed. God Bless you all.

Besides James this was her "second" love in her life. Kramer was so very important to Dianna; she treated him like a little feather baby. She had so much fun teaching him words and actions. We made regular stops at the farmers market to get him fresh vegetables and fruit!


Great Day at the AGGIES game: James in front of us, Ron, myself and Dianna. Pretty as always, even on a boiling day at Aggie Stadium, 2022.

OBITUARY

Dianna Ornelas

March 1, 1968 – January 29, 2023

Odessa Funeral Home

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