Jacksonville, Fla. – Dr. Ernest Aldovino Ordonez, 83, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Friday afternoon December 16, 2022 at the Hospice House in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in San Pascual, Philippines, Dr. Ordonez’s parents were the late Alfredo Ordonez and Delores Aldovino Ordonez. He is also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Dr. Ordonez practiced medicine in Jacksonville since 1975 and was a founding member of the Philippine Medical Society of Jacksonville. He served in the United States Air Force and loved fishing, was an avid tennis player, enjoyed running and would run in the Jacksonville River Run every year.
Dr. Ordonez was adored by his patients and was an all-around good guy and doctor.
Survivors include his wife, Chris Ordonez of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Eric Ordonez (Dawn) of Virginia and Russ Agner of Louisville, Ga.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Stella Villanueva (Ed) of St. Augustine, Fla., Leesa Edwards (Matt) of Blackshear, and Cristy Voorhees (Rick) of Jacksonville, Fla.; 14 grandchildren, six great grandchildren; two brothers, Felipe Ordonez, Jr. of Texas and Jose Ordonez of Philippines; two sisters, Purita Ferro of Jacksonville, Fla., and Angelita Lorenzana of Philippines; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy can be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
