Ernest Medina, born June 30, 1941, passed away on April 6, 2013 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lupe and Phillip Medina. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Tammy and husband, Matt, Kelly and husband, Steve, Lori, Kristi, Joe III and wife, Marty, Sabrina and husband Joseph; grandchildren, Taryn, Stephen, Saleste, Joe VI, Matthew, Natalie, and Matti; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan, JR, and Josh; brothers, Art and Phillip; special family members, Uncle Herman, Pat Castro, and Art Cortez, and numerous other family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home.