Ernest was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He earned several medals, including the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, the Bronze Medal Star and the Purple Heart.
He enjoyed classic cars, Tejano music, dancing and spending time with family and friends. Ernest will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality and willingness to always help others. His positive attitude towards life and unconditional love guided his three children and six grandchildren. While we yearn to embrace his hugs and laugh with him once more, Dad, now it is time for you to rest in eternal peace.
Ernest is preceded in death by his parents, Fernando and Arcadia Pena, sister Mary Helen Reynoso, brothers Lorenzo Pena, and Fernando Pena.
Left to cherish his memory, his loving fiancée Aurora Cabrera, three children, Lisa Miller, Crystal Pena and Ernest Pena; six grandchildren; Rebecca Miller, Kaitlin Pena, Cali Natasha Pena, Ella Pena, Cassie Villegas and Leonel Pena; siblings include Alcadia Long, Susana Rebollar, Rosemary Robbins, Amelia Nicasio, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of lifelong friends.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the viewing and funeral service will be private and include only Brothers, Sisters and Spouses, Children their Spouses, and Grandchildren.
