Ernesto was born on 11/15/1947, in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Coronado High School and attended UTEP. Throughout his adult life, he worked in the retail industry. He was a lifelong member of the Mt. Cristo Rey Restoration Committee. He will be remembered for his love of fast cars, guns and cats. Ernie is proceeded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Maria Arciniega; and his brother, Frank Lujan, Jr., and his life time, best friend John Golden.
Ernesto is survived by his wife, Sandra L. Arciniega, his brother George Arciniega (Ceci); nieces Janie Douglas and Ellen Watson (Ronnie); nephews Frank Lujan, Jr, Jimmy Lujan (Letty) Mike Lujan and Philip Arciniega (Gaby) and numerous grand nieces and nephews. Grave side services will be announced at a later date.