Orlando

Hoyos

Orlando passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4th, at home with his beloved wife, Nancy, and son, Johnny, at his side at the age of 68. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor/glioblastoma in 2018 and lived courageously with the illness since that time.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy Kestner Hoyos, his son Johnny Hoyos, and grandchildren Leonardo, Leonelli, and Noah.  He was the loving son of the late Antonio Hoyos Reategui and Yldaura Yumbato Rimachi of Peru.  He was a dear brother of Esther, Florencia, Teresa, Miguel, Bequer, Luis, Ana, and Clotilde, and the late Jova, Maria, Gloria, and Leo in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.

Orlando was born and raised in a small Amazon village near Iquitos, Peru. Before he came to the United States, he worked as a rainforest tour guide and lodge manager in the Peruvian Amazon.  After arriving in Boston, he worked as a paraprofessional for the Boston Public Schools for 34 years with the last 20 years at the Donald McKay School in East Boston.  He coached youth soccer for over 15 years for Boston Scores, a national enrichment program combining soccer, academics, and civic education. He voluntarily ran a weekly after school soccer program to provide students with a healthy outlet. He was a member of the Boston Teachers Union.

Orlando loved learning and had many interests.  He loved sports, especially soccer, basketball, and running.  He enjoyed woodworking and once built a canoe in his basement.  He designed and silk-screened t-shirts, created intricate cross-stitch artwork, and wove paracord bracelets and belts for family, students, and friends. He was most proud of presentations entitled "Life in the Amazon Rainforest" which were given to elementary school students.  These included  authentic blowgun demonstrations and showcased indigenous artifacts.

Every summer vacation Orlando and Nancy would return to the Peruvian Amazon to visit family and help preserve the rainforest.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours and a remembrance service in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Tuesday March 8th from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.  Visitors are encouraged to wear face masks while in the Funeral Home.  Services will conclude in the funeral home.