Ernie was born in San Pedro, CA to Robert and Aurora Gonzales on November 17, 1948. He went to school in Carson, CA. He and his spouse, Liz, married on January 15, 2005. He was a supervisor for Southern California Edison for 36 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war and served in the Air Force.
Ernie enjoyed golfing with his friends, watching sports, especially the Dodgers, the island of Maui, barbecuing, time with family, crossword puzzles, listening to music and holding my hand.
Ernie is survived by his wife, Liz, sons Daniel and Andrew(Brooke) , step-daughters Tera (Richard) and Lindsay (Greg), brothers John(Maria) and Bobby and father Robert.
Pallbearers are sons, Daniel and Andrew, brothers John and Bobby, and sons-in-law Richard and Greg.