Ernie is survived by his son Chadd Hernandez; his son Alex Hernandez; and his daughter Samantha Hernandez; his brother Steve Hernandez and his sister Patty Osorio; his partner Lori Olvera.
Ernie was preceded in death by his father Luis Hernandez and his mother Guadalupe Hernandez; his sister Carol Hernandez and his brother Luis Hernandez, Jr..
A visitation for Ernie will be held Friday, June 6, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel, 2200 South Reed Avenue, Reedley, California. A funeral mass will occur Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM at Saint Anthony of Padua North, 1018 North Frankwood Avenue, Reedley, California. A graveside service will occur Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM at Smith Mountain Cemetery, 42088 Road 100, Dinuba, California. A reception will occur Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club & Event Center, 3018 Ridge Creek Drive, Dinuba, California.
Ernie will be laid to rest in Smith Mountain Cemetery, 42088 Road 100, Dinuba, California.
Serving as pallbearers are Steve Hernandez, Ruben Osorio, Peter Anderson, Chadd Hernandez, Alex Hernandez, John Gray, Nick Blackwell, Kaleb Lambert, Tom Greenwood and Herme Montejano.