Orlando Hale

Orlando Joshua Hale, 26, of Poplar died June 29, 2024, at Poplar Community Hospital.

He was born Nov. 23, 1998 June 29, 2024, to Mavis Hernandez and Eugene Hale Jr. His Indian name, Little Thunder Walking, was given to him by his uncle Chad Hernandez.

He was raised in Billings, Poplar and Wolf Point. He enjoyed horseshoes which he became a pro. He graduated Poplar High School, then worked at the Fort Peck Community College and attended classes there. He also worked at Family Dollar.

He loved to read books, play Super Smash Bros with the bros, enjoyed BBQs, powwows, fishing, walking and listening to music. He was adopted by his grandmother, Mavis Hernandez.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret (Ron) Starr; siblings, Damon Menz, Artie Crazy Bull Menz, Lance, Mason, Karmen, Mabel, Jessi Menz, all of Poplar; papa, Keith (Sadie) Olson Sr. of Poplar; and grandfather, Eugene Hale Sr. of North Dakota.

His funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.