Victoria and Port Lavaca, TX area residents no longer need to go out of town to take care of their loved ones who have gone to another world.
A new funeral home is open to the public and it will offer competitive prices in an industry mostly dominated by large corporations.
The average cost of burying the deceased averages from $5,000 to $7,000 in this part of the country.
"We are going to have competitive prices," he said.
"We also like to get involved locally in the community as we believe in giving back to the community."
During the two years the building that houses the funeral home has been remodeled, Cesar has given several thousands of toys and shoes to needy children. The give-aways are handled through a local Baptist church and the school district.
Mr. Ornela said he choose Victoria and Port Lavaca because he likes the people, the area and its excellent schools.
As to the funeral house, Cesar Ornelas said it takes its name from the family matriarch, Lucia, who was a very loving person who cared for her community.
"After mom died in Port Lavaca, a local pastor said an angel has gone to heaven," he said.
"We named the funeral home and set up a foundation after her."