Rolando Ablan

Rolando Ibarra Ablan, 37, of Beebe, Arkansas was born April 1, 1977, in Manila, Philippines, and he died Friday, February 27, 2015. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps. Rolando was a great dad and husband. He loved to spend time with all his friends and family. He had a heart for people and is known for putting the needs of others first. He was a huge father figure and role model to many.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Ablan; son Ka'Ron Brown; daughters Kayla Green, Marlaina Ablan and Malorie Ablan; mother Cristina Punzalan (Dennis); father Rolando Ablan; grandmother Aurora Ibarra "Mommy Lola"; sisters Cynthia, Joyal, Jasmin, Johanna, Kristina, Andrea and Jaelene; one brother, Jayson; mother-in-law Dianne "GanGan" Crites; father-in-law Joe Green; and many other family members, friends and loved ones.

Memorials may be made to: Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, AR 72116.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2015, at Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Cremation arrangements by Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home.