Orlando Baños passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and children, Saturday, August 31, 2024, after a 20 year battle with dementia. Orlando was born November 3, 1934 in San Antonio de las Vegas (a providence of Havana, Cuba). He married wife Dalia Labrador Baños and after witnessing the revolution and takeover by Fidel Castro of their beloved country, they fled to live the American Dream. A resident of Amite, Louisiana for 57 years, Orlando was well known for his joyous spirit and kind heart. He worked hard to provide for his family and embodied American Patriotism. His infectious laugh, love of music and dance, and can-do attitude will be passed down from his children and grandchildren for generations to come. Orlando is survived in death by his three sons Orlando Baños and wife,  Ann, of Austin, TX, Omar Baños and wife, Laura, of Amite, LA and Oscar Baños and wife, Rita, of Dallas, TX; eight grandchildren Allyssa, Candace, Ariel, Trey, Brock, Alex, Dakota, and Sara; seven great grandchildren; and three step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. Honorary pallbearers will be Trey Baños, Brock Baños, Alex Baños, Dakota Baños, Ryan Hilderbrand and Bradley Hilderbrand. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:00AM until 10:40AM on Friday. Religious Services at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 11:00AM on Friday, September 6, 2024. Services conducted by Fr. Emilio Gomez. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.