Orlando La Rosa's Obituary
Orlando La Rosa, age 79, passed away on June 24, 2022. He was born in Matanzas, Cuba, on May 6, 1943. Orlando was a Cuban patriot. He was a political prisoner for over 12 years of his life. Afterwards he married Siomara, who was his loving and caring wife for 45 years. He was also a wonderful father and grandfather who adored his two grandchildren. Below are excerpts of some works from one of his favorite writers, poet José Martí. Orlando is survived by his wife Siomara, daughter Eleonora, grandchildren Daniel and Gabriella, and siblings Nelson, Daniel, and Pilar. A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Van Orsdel Funeral Home located at 11220 North Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. The burial will follow at Caballero Rivero Woodlawn South Cemetery located at 11655 SW 117th Avenue, Miami, FL 33186. The family suggests memorials be made to any cancer charity.
Cultivo una rosa blanca
en junio como enero
para el amigo sincero
que me da su mano franca.
Y para el cruel que me arranca
el corazón con que vivo,
cardo ni ortiga cultivo;
cultivo la rosa blanca.
Yo quiero, cuando me muera,
sin patria, pero sin amo,
tener en mi tumba un ramo
de flores y una bandera.
por José Martí
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