Samuel Orona, 36 of Plainview, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. Viewing and visitation for Mr. Orona will be held at 10:00am until 8:00pm, with a Holy Rosary being recited at 6:00pm on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Lemons Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am, Friday, February 2, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainview. Cremation will follow under the direction of Lemons Funeral Home in Plainview.

Samuel was born in Plainview, Texas on August 27, 1987, to Vicente and Sandra (Quintero) Orona. He attended Plainview Schools and worked for Salt Fork Woodworks in Lubbock, Texas for many years and was currently working as a cement truck driver for Van Eaton.

Samuel, whom his family called "Pollo Loco," enjoyed his time on the road driving his cement truck, working on cars, especially working with rims and tires, and woodwork,  he was a jack of all trades. He was a collector of jewelry and watches and loved to cook and grill. His favorite baseball team was the Houston Astros.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Geneve Quintero, brother, Jose Luiz Orona, aunt, Connie Quintero, and niece, Aviana Orona.

Samuel leaves behind those that love him and will cherish his memory always: his parents, Vicente and Sandra Orona of Plainview; his paternal grandparents, Esther and Manuel Orona; his four brothers: Jimmy Orona and wife Lucero, Miguel Orona and partner, Gilbert Hiracheta III, his favorite cousin, Phillip Miguel Cuevas, and Vincent Orona and wife Zabree, all of Plainview, and Timmy Orona and wife Maria, of Friona; and many nieces and nephews, whom he loved very much.