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Orlando I. Moreno, II

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Orlando Ismieal Moreno, II, age 29, who was from Fort McDowell and had moved to Baraga, Mich., passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019.

He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sept. 8, 1989, the son of Mary Geroux and Orlando I. Moreno. He attended school in Arizona.

Orlando was a member of the Fort McDowell Tribe in Arizona. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, anything to do with Anime and tinkering with guns. He was a member of the NRA and was a firm believer in the Second Amendment. Orlando was proud to be called a “Major Nerd.” He was a kind person and had helped feed the homeless and would offer the shirt off his back to anyone in need.

Orlando is survived by his loving family, mother Mary Geroux of Baraga, Mich.; father, Orlando (Audrey) Moreno of Arizona; brothers, Robert Moreno of Baraga, Aaron Moreno of Mesa, Ariz.; William “Billy Bob” Brunk of Baraga who he thought of as a brother; sister, Crystal Geroux of Baraga; step-brother, Seth Nez; step-sisters, Amber Nez and Carmen Nez; niece, Latoya (Joe) Laux; nephew, Mannie Brunk; three great-nephews, one great niece, uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eleanor Thomas, Armondo Moreno and Judy Miron, great-grandfather, Clarence Geroux Jr,; great grandmother, Harriett Madosh Geroux; aunt, Sandra Honeycut; uncle, Michael Namoki; sister, Tilly Sullivan and cousin Rick Geroux.

Funeral services for Orlando will be held in Fort McDowell, Ariz.

Orlando’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at reidfuneralservicechapel.com.

The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.