Obituaries

Irene Ann Oquendo (nee Painchaud), age 90, of Erlanger, Kentucky, passed away peacefully just seven weeks after the passing of her beloved husband, Ernesto “Ernie” Oquendo.

Born on July 26, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, Irene was one of eight siblings. In recent years, she especially enjoyed her daily trips to Kroger, where she loved to browse the aisles.

Before he passed, she also loved spending time with Ernie. They truly cherished each other’s company and took great care of one another. Irene and Ernie shared 72 wonderful years together, and their love and devotion to one another was evident in the way they cared for and enjoyed each other throughout their lives.

Irene is survived by her siblings, Rich (Terri) Painchaud, Thomas Painchaud, and Patricia (Bud) Satchell.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernesto “Ernie” Oquendo; and her siblings, Shirley Smith, Pinky Painchaud, Rose Standup, and Walter Painchaud.