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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 1, 2011)
transitions OREGON'S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE Jose Israel lived his life to the fiillest, enjoy ing time with family and friends, and never for getting to tell people how much he loved them. This was the gift he brought to everything he did. It reminded people of what matters most and to enjoy their time together. In 2006, he became a founding member of Portland Latino Gay Pride (PLGP). Sharing stories of past experiences, he brought up “mari- posa/butterfly” as a term he had been called. The “mariposa” is often used in Spanish as a nega tive reference to someone gay. PLG P decided to transform this to a positive and empowering image. It became the official symbol o f the or ganization, thanks to Jose Israel. His continued involvement with PLGP was critical to the growth and success of each celebration. He reminded us of the need to reach out to all segments o f the community, to entertain, and o f the positive difference PLGP was making in the community. Beyond his contributions to Portland Latino Gay Pride, Jose Israel is best remembered for the love and joy he brought to the people in his March 29, 1964-June 19, 2011 life. He was a dedicated partner to A1 Munguia. With his strong bear hug, dazzling smile He was so proud of his family and relatives in and zest for life, Jose Israel Ornelas could im Guadalajara, Mexico. His strong and loyal mediately fill up a room with love and laughter. friendship comforted and supported many. He met his partner o f 18 years, A1 Munguia, in Jose Israel’s smile always reminded us of Jose Israel’s hometown o f Guadalajara, Mexico. what matters most in life and to enjoy every The two moved to San Diego shortly thereaf moment we as a community have together. ter and later relocated to Portland, where Jose Jose Israel Ornelas was laid to rest in Israel left his mark in the hearts o f everyone Guadalajara, alongside his grandmother and he encountered. cousin, two important people in his life. A Jose Israel Ornelas communal celebration o f his life will be held Friday, July 1, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Jupiter Hotel in the Dream Box (800 E. Burnside St., Portland). In lieu of flowers, cash contribu tions are welcomed and will be donated to Jose Israel’s favorite charities. For more about the organization Ornelas helped fo u n d tu rn to p. IS . David Henry Weber (Butch) February 22, 1946-June 20, 2011 David Henry Weber, 65 years old at the time of his passing, was a native Oregonian. He died at home in Molalla on June 20 of natural causes. David was born on February 22, 1946 in Portland to David and Frances Weber of Montavilla. He moved to Oahu, Hawaii in the late ‘70s and moved back to Oregon upon his retirement in 2010. He had one sister, Patricia Browning o f LaFollette,Tenn. and a half Broth er, Edwin Weber of San Francisco, Calif. David was a certified diving instructor and worked in the diving industry during his 26 years on Oahu. Previously he lived in Portland and worked for TWA, Bell Telephone and as a bartender at Dahl & Penny’s in downtown Portland. He loved to shop and collected vari ous Oriental trinkets. He also loved music and old mystery movies. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Brown ing o f LaFollette, Tcnn.; one niece, Sherry Abraham o f Colton, Ore.; a nephew, Michael Browning o f Union Star, Mo.; and two cousins in Salem, Ore. David was preceded in death by his parents and half brother. There are no services planned. For more information, call Sherry Abraham at 503-824- 4010. Thank you to everyone at Evergreen Court in Molalla who helped take care o f David dur ing the last year of his life. Donations may be made in David’s name to a local AID S foundation. Live, love, laugh. I- T 4 /illam ette Financial Leningtonfinancial BUILDING WEALTH AND WE L L WW BEING Providing fee-only advice to the LGBTQ community. We receive no commissions. We sell no products. We require no minimums. 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