

Ernest was born on November 11, 1929 in San Antonio. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. He had a big heart, he was very kind, generous and devoted to his family.
Ernest is survived by his dearly beloved wife of 56 years, Pauline Ortiz; children, Becky Chavez and George, Jo Ann Ortiz, Betty J. Manzello and Sammy, Yolanda Dominguez and Carlos Jr., Ernest Ortiz, Jr., Jane Villalpando and Paul, Christine Guzman and Rene, Mark Anthony Ortiz; 24 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Lupe Bernicker of New Jersey; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2010, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
VIGIL SERVICE
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010
7:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL
SERVICE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010
10:00 A.M.
PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL
Pastors Jerry Robinson & Frank B. Villalpando to officiate. Interment with military honors will follow in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his son, Ernest Ortiz, Jr., and his grandsons.
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