Ernie was born on November 7, 1935 in Rancho Sespe in Fillmore. Our heavenly father has called him home on June 4, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Fillmore and raised his family in Piru.
He served in the US Marine Corp and was self-employed with Sunshine Lawn and Garden for 30 years.
He was a very hard worker and always kept busy. Ernie was a good provided for his family and friends.
He loved socializing with everyone he came in contact with and was loved by all. His favorite past time was spending time with his great-grandson Isaiah. He had a large family and loved them all. He will be missed by who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his sons Ernie R, Dennis C and Matthew. He will be blessed to see them again.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Bella, beautiful daughters Shannon (Jerry) of Fiddletown, CA and Adeline (Jim) of Kirkland, WA three sons David, Matthias and Andrew (Corina), 28 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 5 great great-grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters.
Rosary will be recited at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Fillmore on Friday; June 17, 2016 at 9:30am with Funeral Mass following at 10:00am and Burial following to Bardsdale Cemetery.