Ernesto Aranda was born July 9, 1933. Son of Esteban Aranda and Cipriana Delgado Aranda. Ernesto entered into eternal rest on April 21, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Lois A. Aranda, Son Garry D. Aranda (Terrie), Daughter Cynthia D. Aranda. Two Grandsons, Patrick R. Doyle and Garry L. Aranda (Ashley). Two Granddaughters, Michelle L. Aranda and Jo Etta Alma Doyle and two Great Granddaughters Izabella Nicole Aranda and Rylie Quinn Aranda. Ernie is also survived by two brothers, Alfonso Aranda and Pablo D. Aranda of El Paso, Texas. His father, mother and two brothers Estaban A
Aranda Jr, and Luis Aranda and sister Cecilia Gomez preceded him in death.
T/Sgt Aranda served 22 years in the United States Air Force. He also worked at the VA Hospital for many years. He was an avid golfer, fair fisherman, lover of outdoor activities with family and friends. He was a Denver Bronco ticket holder for greater than 30 years. Win or lose the Broncos were the only team in town.
Graveside service, Thursday, 10:00AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area "A", 4400 W. Kenyon Ave. Denver, CO 80236. Memorial Rosary, Thursday, 7:00PM, Highland Mortuary, 10201 N. Grant, Thornton, Colorado.
