James John Orfila Jr.
May 27, 1938 – October 29, 2022
James John Orfila Jr, age 84, entered eternal rest on October 29, 2022. He died peacefully with his beloved wife by his side.
He was a graduate of Martin High School ‘s Class of 1957. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He worked for The Laredo National Bank as an Assistant Vice President of Commercial Loans and retired after 41 years. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved all his nieces and nephews like his own children.
He is preceded in death by his parents James & Estela Orfila, brother, John E. Orfila, sisters Estela(Juan M+) Guerra & Antonia (Gabriel+) Ibarra, father & mother-in-law Leopoldo & Marcelina Guardiola. Sisters in law, Victoria Guardiola, Delfina (Ruben+) Viera, brother-in-law, Luis (Idolina+) Guardiola.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Alicia G. Orfila, daughter, Monica (David) York, sons, Santiago (Alma) Orfila & Leopoldo Orfila. Sisters Angela (Mario+) Casares & Alicia (Peter) Farias. Sisters in Law, Laura M. Orfila, Rebecca & Rosalia Guardiola, brothers-in-law, Leopoldo (Adriana+) Guardiola & Pedro (Estela) Guardiola. Grandchildren Joanna (Tim) York-Dorey, David James York, Kayla, Kendra, Kiana, Santiago Jr., Angela, Leopoldo Jr., James & Kimberly Orfila, 2 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Pallbearers: David York Jr., David James York, Tim Dorey, Santiago Orfila, John Orfila, and Michael Farias.
Honorary Pallbearers: Roque Perez, Juan Luis Perez, Humberto Guerra, Abraham Ramon.
The family will be receiving guests on Friday, November 4, 2022, in the Angelus chapel at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Funeral services will continue to San Luis Rey Catholic Church located at 3502 Sanders Ave, Laredo, TX 78040. The Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 am. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery where Military Honors will be provided by the Laredo Veterans Honor Guard and Presentation of the U.S. Flag will be provided by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com
My heartfelt condolences to the Orfila Family. I am the niece of Roque, Humberto and Alejandro Perez. I remember Mr. Orfilia from my childhool days when he would come over to my grandparents house on Zaragoza Street. As the years passed, Mr. Orfila continue to be friends with my Uncles and my Family, Rodolfo and Edna Oliveira. Mr. Orfila was a wonderful person. Sending prayers to your family and may he have eternal rest. Diana Cremar
Dearest Jimmy, God needed you in Heaven to care for all of us who love you. I will miss seeing your beautiful smile and calling me “La Grandota”. Watch over your beautiful family and if you have a chance add me too. You will be sorely missed.
In memory of James John Orfila Jr., David A. Saenz lit a candle
Rest in peace Compadre your in a better place see you soon
Dear Orfila family, my husband Tony and I send our most sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Jimmy. Please know that we have fond memories working with him over the years. His quick wit and friendly manner always made it easy to survive tge rough times. May he Rest In Peace.
In memory of James John Orfila Jr., Gogi Gutierrez lit a candle
Condolences and Prayers for His Family and Friends! May He RIP! Mr. Orfila worked at LNB with both My Dad and My Brother.
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May Jimmy Rest in Peace and perpetual light shine upon him. God Bless
My deepest sympathies to the family of James Orfila Jr. He is in my thoughts and prayers as is the entire family. He was a kind person and he loved his family dearly. Sincerely, Nancy S Blair
Our sincere condolences to the Orfila and York family. May he Rest In Peace??
Nuestro más sincero pésame para Tía Alicia y toda la familia. Que nuestro Señor Jesucristo lo reciba en su Santo Reino y que siempre brille para el la luz perpetua. Descanse en paz.
Nuestras mas sinceras condolencias para la Familia Orfila. Un gran amigo. QEPD ??
Cathey and I remember working with Jimmy at LNB. Jimmy was always cheerful and ready to assist with any issue. May Jimmy's soul rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Saviour.. Cathey and Jim Moore
Our sincere condolences for the loss of Mr. Orfila. May he rest in eternal peace.????? From: Mr & Mrs Raul L. Volpe, Jr and Family
We are deeply sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you with peace and strength. Our family will continue to keep you in our thoughts and in our prayers.
My sincere condolences to the family ... I remember Jimmy, who worked with my dad at LNB for many years ... may he rest in peace ...
My deepest condolences to the Orfila Family; I never had met Mr Orfila but I got to know about Him from Santiago Orfila; often times Santiago will share the time that he spent with his father and I learned about His love for His family and how he was always giving advice to Santiago on how to be a better person. I pray to the Lord that He will give you the peace and strength to endure the passing of Mr. Orfila.
Our sincerest condolences to the Orfila and York families. ???❤️May Mr. Orfila rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My memories are so many shared with Jimmy and his family. I taught his 3 children who I consider like my own. Alice, his wife and are share happy, stressful, heartbreaking and mournful moments together with Jimmy adding his wisdom to our plight. Love you, Jimmy. Hope we continue our friendship in heaven whenever God calls us to join Him and you.
In memory of James John Orfila Jr., Raquel Elisa Rodarte Reyna lit a candle
God has gained a very loving, caring, friendly in Heaven. Jimmy, I will always hold your smile, the nickname you gave me, and your friendship in my heart. Save a place for me so you can continue to greet me in your friendly and loving way. Keep me in your memory and make sure you guide me in God’s way to continue with our friendship. Love you dearest friend. You are the very best person I call my friend.
In memory of James John Orfila Jr., Evelyn H. Zumiga lit a candle
Alicia, the Rafael and Gloria Hinojosa family extend our most heartfelt condolences. We were so blessed in having you and James as neighbors as we were growing up. James has now joined my parents in heaven. May the Lord console your hearts.
On behalf of Ms Ene Vallejo I would like to extend my most heartfelt condolences to Mrs Alicia Orfila and family for the loss of Mr John Orfila May he rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon him From Ms EnedeliaVallejo
Our deepest condolences and prayers from Rudy Long and family. May your father rest in peace in the kingdom of Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. God Bless his soul and God Bless all who loves him and remembers him.
I am going to miss you my friend.
Sincerest condolences to the family. It was a pleasure to work with him at LNB. Lots of memories. Freddy
Date: Friday, November 4, 2022
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
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Date: Friday, November 4, 2022
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.
My heartfelt condolences to the Orfila Family. I am the niece of Roque, Humberto and Alejandro Perez. I remember Mr. Orfilia from my childhool days when he would come over to my grandparents house on Zaragoza Street. As the years passed, Mr. Orfila continue to be friends with my Uncles and my Family, Rodolfo and Edna Oliveira. Mr. Orfila was a wonderful person. Sending prayers to your family and may he have eternal rest. Diana Cremar
Dearest Jimmy, God needed you in Heaven to care for all of us who love you. I will miss seeing your beautiful smile and calling me “La Grandota”. Watch over your beautiful family and if you have a chance add me too. You will be sorely missed.
In memory of James John Orfila Jr., David A. Saenz lit a candle
Rest in peace Compadre your in a better place see you soon
Dear Orfila family, my husband Tony and I send our most sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Jimmy. Please know that we have fond memories working with him over the years. His quick wit and friendly manner always made it easy to survive tge rough times. May he Rest In Peace.
In memory of James John Orfila Jr., Gogi Gutierrez lit a candle
Condolences and Prayers for His Family and Friends! May He RIP! Mr. Orfila worked at LNB with both My Dad and My Brother.
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May Jimmy Rest in Peace and perpetual light shine upon him. God Bless
My deepest sympathies to the family of James Orfila Jr. He is in my thoughts and prayers as is the entire family. He was a kind person and he loved his family dearly. Sincerely, Nancy S Blair
Our sincere condolences to the Orfila and York family. May he Rest In Peace??
Nuestro más sincero pésame para Tía Alicia y toda la familia. Que nuestro Señor Jesucristo lo reciba en su Santo Reino y que siempre brille para el la luz perpetua. Descanse en paz.
Nuestras mas sinceras condolencias para la Familia Orfila. Un gran amigo. QEPD ??
Cathey and I remember working with Jimmy at LNB. Jimmy was always cheerful and ready to assist with any issue. May Jimmy's soul rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Saviour.. Cathey and Jim Moore
Our sincere condolences for the loss of Mr. Orfila. May he rest in eternal peace.????? From: Mr & Mrs Raul L. Volpe, Jr and Family
We are deeply sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you with peace and strength. Our family will continue to keep you in our thoughts and in our prayers.
My sincere condolences to the family ... I remember Jimmy, who worked with my dad at LNB for many years ... may he rest in peace ...
My deepest condolences to the Orfila Family; I never had met Mr Orfila but I got to know about Him from Santiago Orfila; often times Santiago will share the time that he spent with his father and I learned about His love for His family and how he was always giving advice to Santiago on how to be a better person. I pray to the Lord that He will give you the peace and strength to endure the passing of Mr. Orfila.
Our sincerest condolences to the Orfila and York families. ???❤️May Mr. Orfila rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My memories are so many shared with Jimmy and his family. I taught his 3 children who I consider like my own. Alice, his wife and are share happy, stressful, heartbreaking and mournful moments together with Jimmy adding his wisdom to our plight. Love you, Jimmy. Hope we continue our friendship in heaven whenever God calls us to join Him and you.
In memory of James John Orfila Jr., Raquel Elisa Rodarte Reyna lit a candle
God has gained a very loving, caring, friendly in Heaven. Jimmy, I will always hold your smile, the nickname you gave me, and your friendship in my heart. Save a place for me so you can continue to greet me in your friendly and loving way. Keep me in your memory and make sure you guide me in God’s way to continue with our friendship. Love you dearest friend. You are the very best person I call my friend.
In memory of James John Orfila Jr., Evelyn H. Zumiga lit a candle
Alicia, the Rafael and Gloria Hinojosa family extend our most heartfelt condolences. We were so blessed in having you and James as neighbors as we were growing up. James has now joined my parents in heaven. May the Lord console your hearts.
On behalf of Ms Ene Vallejo I would like to extend my most heartfelt condolences to Mrs Alicia Orfila and family for the loss of Mr John Orfila May he rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon him From Ms EnedeliaVallejo
Our deepest condolences and prayers from Rudy Long and family. May your father rest in peace in the kingdom of Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. God Bless his soul and God Bless all who loves him and remembers him.
I am going to miss you my friend.
Sincerest condolences to the family. It was a pleasure to work with him at LNB. Lots of memories. Freddy
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.