To Coach Ernie, 
I never got to repay the first man that ever believed in me. I remember the first day of flag football I cried. Coach Ernie came up to me and asked me to be the QB and lead his team. The very first person to believe in me. I do not know where I would be without this man instilling the confidence he did in me when I was a kid. I hope to this day I have made you proud Coach Ernie. 
Rest Easy Coach 
Jalani Liva.

Still so hard to believe, I wake up hoping it’s all a dream. I never thought I would be here doing this for my Daddy. My heart hurts so much, I want that daily phone call just to see what we were up to for the day, and that daily good night phone call and that phone call to tell me all the chisme. I hate this Pops, you weren’t supposed to leave us. The only thing that brings me some sort of comfort is knowing that your no longer in pain. I love you Pops, and my little Vinny will carry on the Sambrano name. SAMBRANO STRONG

I can’t sit here and write about one good memory we had.. there are too many, you were my everything.  My childhood. My light to my path.. TaTa my heart will always be empty without you.. No matter how strong I try to be I’ll always break down knowing you’re gone.. Everything you did for us, with nothing in your pockets.. you made the impossible happen no matter what.. no matter what struggle we were going through you blinded us from it.. you made sure to keep a smile on all of us. Thank you for everything, for the love, for the joy, for being you 25/8.. I’ll always miss you, I’ll always hurt.. but most of all I’ll always love you.. and never forget you. 
SAMBRANO STRONG ! A family that prays together stays together !

Daddy, you’re my hero. You’re the ultimate girls' dad. Thank you for always protecting, loving, laughing, and strengthening us. Nothing will ever be the same without you, but we’ll always have each other. SAMBRANO STRONG, Always!

To the people reaching out to our family, donating, and praying: we can’t thank you all enough.

There's NO girl dad better then my daddy! Our hearts are shattered and this is still so very hard to believe. I still wait for your call or text just to see how we are. We love you heart and soul daddy. We will carry your memory and your name with pride.

Uncle Ernie you left us way too soon I'm going to miss you the video I posted is how I'm going to remember you always may you rest in peace and and give Grandma and Grandpa and Grandma could grow a big kiss for me. ♥️♥️

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Ernest Joseph Sambrano

August 2, 1959 – April 2, 2025

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