 Orlando I. Vicuna is currently working in the family businesses alongside his father Juan Vicuna and brother Adrian Vicuna. Orlando is the sales and marketing representative for both The Spot Skating Rink and The Pro Shop Custom Signs & Wraps. The Vicuna family moved to Del Rio in 2006 after purchasing the local skating rink, which has since expanded to include their signage shop known as The Pro Shop.
Prior to moving to Del Rio, Orlando was born and raised in Southern California where he graduated high school in 2007 from Canyon Springs High in Moreno Valley, California. After graduation he relocated back with his parents in Del Rio to help run the family business. He has since attended Southwest Texas Junior College and will be transferring to Sul Ross Rio Grande College to complete his degree in English. From 2012-2015, Orlando has work for The Del Rio News Herald as a local reporter, where he has covered everything from local social events to school functions and hospital board meetings. He is happily married to the former Patricia Lee Gonzalez and they have two daughters together, Abigale Mae Vicuna and Sadie Sai Vicuna. They are currently expecting their third daughter.
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 Thanksgiving Day and Thanksgiving weekend is the start of the Holiday Season in our country and in our community. We have so many things for which we are thankful, and it is my wish that your entire holiday season and the coming year be filled with abundance of family, food, football and shopping. The joyful celebration that is ahead is a special time of giving and receiving and it is at this special time that I take the opportunity to thank the individuals that make up the Board of Directors of the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for all the giving of themselves and their time to serve our membership and our beloved community. Many thanks also to our membership for their faithful support and participation in our promotional activities. We give a special word of gratitude to the Del Rio City Council and the City Administration for their support of our efforts as we work to promote and strengthen local businesses and the local economy. Thank you also to our office assistant and our student intern for the many hours of work that they dedicate to our organization.
May all of you have a very blessed Christmas and a safe, prosperous and Happy New Year! Otila Gonzalez - President  Val Verde Regional Medical Center was host to the November Membership meeting of the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, November 9th at 7:00 PM. Director of Health Issues Elaine Trevino welcomed the members accompanied by Angela Prather and Xochil Hurtado, the hospital’s CEO.
Those in attendance weathered the cold to go and listen to the very interesting and informative presentation by the hospital’s new surgeon, Doctor Olutayo Sogunro. Doctor Sogunro spoke on breast cancer detection and colon cancer. Doctor Sogunro’s presentation was enthusiastically received by the Membership and guests, with many of those in attendance lining up after the presentation to ask personal questions. The group also visited with Cecilia Lozano on eligibility criteria for colon health services. CEO Xochil Hurtado spoke of the staffs efforts to improve all services that the hospital offers in their quest to achieve excellence in patient care. After the business session, the president of the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Otila Gonzalez welcomed Buford Marketing as newly joined member of the chamber. Attendees then enjoyed a spread of shrimp, bacon wraps, sandwiches, fruit, and sweets. Val Verde Regional Medical Center continues to be a gracious and generous host that we at the DRHCC appreciate very much.  Miss Beatriz Villarreal was born and raised in Del Rio, part of the graduating class of 2016. While in high school she was an active member of the Health Science Club, Student Council, the debate team, UIL persuasive speaking, senior editor of the literary magazine, drama club and became CTE Pharmacy Technician Nationally certified. She was accepted to the University of Texas at San Antonio to study biology. After a year at UTSA she realized that she didn’t want to be a doctor and realized her passion for public relations. Beatriz is currently attending South West Texas Junior College and later wants to transfer to the University of North Texas to major in journalism with a concentration in public relations.
 Dr. Sogunro joins VVRMC from Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio where she was honing her skills as a surgeon. She covers the full spectrum of general surgery but specializes in breast cancer surgery, colon surgery and endocrine (thyroid and parathyroid) surgery. “I will be ready to see new patients starting August 1st,” she said.
Dr. Sogunro is well traveled. She was born in Nigeria, moved to Edmonton, Alberta as a young child and then went to high school in Connecticut. She attended Medical School in Blacksburg, Virginia and completed her residency in Ohio. Her love of science and her desire to help people be well drove her to medicine. “I love anatomy,” she said, “I love discovering new things. I want to help people feel better.” |
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