Orlando Joshua Hale, born on November 23, 1998 started his journey home June 29, 2024. Indian name Little Thunder Walking, given to him by his uncle Chad Hernandez.
Orlando was raised in Billings, MT, Poplar and Wolf Point, MT. He enjoyed horseshoes which he became a pro. He graduated Poplar High School, then worked at the Fort Peck Community College and attended classes there. He also worked at Family Dollar. He loved to read books, play Super Smash Bros with the bros, enjoyed BBQs, powwows, fishing, walking, and listening to music. Orlando was adopted by his grandmother, Mavis Hernandez. His childhood friend, Derek.
Orlando is survived by his mother, Margaret (Ron) Starr; siblings, Damon Menz, Artie Crazy Bull Menz, Lance, Mason, Karmen, Mabel, Jessi Menz all of Poplar; aunts, uncles, Robyn Hernandez, Elayne Scott, Priscilla Jones, Anita Hale, Michelle Aims Back of North Dakota; Papa Keith (Sadie) Olson Sr. of Poplar; grandpa, Eugene Hale Sr. of North Dakota; numerous relatives to mention. Sorry if forgotten, he has his Hale family in North Dakota on his father’s side that I haven’t met/known.
He is preceded in death by his mom, Mavis Hernandez; father, Eugene Hale Jr.; uncle, Chad Hernandez III; grandma, Midge Longee; and other too numerous to mention.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Poplar Cultural Center. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday July 10, 2024
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
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Brad Tande says
My condolences to the family
Twilia Bearcub says
My sincere condolences to the family. Orlando was always such a nice young man. I’m so sad . Prayers for all.
Marcella Joyce Grey Bull says
Fly high with the Angels dear grandson..we’ll sure miss you at the horseshoe tournaments!! Always be your loving fans n family as well..may God bless all who Love you n will miss you in this life…I know we will. Give family a hug for us and until we see you again grandson..doksha Gramma n Grandpa GB 💜💚🙏
Jenn Jones says
Orlando, I miss u.. aww who’s goin to msg me to c if I’m ok n where I’m at?!.@
mason jessi says
man id never think id lose my brother we love you we been thinking of you alot so much to say but dont know how to say it ily sm mann whyyy never felt so sad idk thou whyy
Cissy Eagleman & family says
Condolences & Prayers for all the families and friends of Orlando. May God comfort you all at this time and for all the days to come.
Ramona Iceman says
My sensir condolences and prayers to family and friends of Orlando. Donovan Menz sr and family. We love 💕 and miss you 😢 thank you Orlando for letting us in your life we love you all. Amen. Thank you 🙏🏻 💜💕🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿💕💜🙏🏻😎
Gina Bearfighter says
Shocking news 😳😭 we would give him a ride whenever we saw him hitchike from Wolf Point to Poplar. Orlando was always a joy to everyone I’m really going to miss you! Prayers & hugs to everyone who loves him and will miss him 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹