Services celebrating his life will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday beginning at 12:00 Noon.
Ernest was born on October 20, 1956 in Cuero, Texas to the late Jesus and Seberiana (Soliz) Cardenas. He grew up in Winters, Texas. At a young age, he learned the value of hard work he often reflected on working in the fields alongside his siblings. He moved to Abilene in 1970’s and made it home and raised his son. He became employed with Coca Cola in 1975 and remained until retiring in 2019. He loved being on the road driving his big rig. He married the love of his life, Tammy Lynn Slatton on August 14, 1992 after knowing each other for six years. He loved playing pool and watching the Dallas Cowboys. He was a memorable person and made many memories, that will be cherished for years to come.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents; sister, Sally Gauna; two brothers, Jimmy and Seveno Cardenas.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Cardenas; children, David Cardenas (Heather), Jessie Cardenas (Marissa), Brandy Zullo (Meredith); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brother, Jessie Cardenas; his sisters, Kelly, Debbie Sue, Andrea and Dee; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
