Willie Ornellas Jr., of Kealia, passed away on November 16, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born in Kealia on July 16, 1939 and was a business owner and farmer.
He was preceded in passing by his loving wife Helen Strama, parents Willie Ornellas Sr. and Sophie Ornellas, and son Mark Ornellas.
Willie is survived by his son Paul Ornellas of Sunnyvale, CA, daughter Mary Ornellas of Surprise, AZ, grandchildren Kala Ornellas and Kiana Ornellas, brother Richard Ornellas of Anahola, HI, sister Bernice Miyoshi of Hawaii and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 3, 2026 at St. Catherine’s Church in Kapaa. Visitation will begin at 9:00am, mass at 10:00am with burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. The family request aloha attire and no flowers.
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