

of 88. He was born on November 11, 1933 in Rosebud, Texas where he grew up.
Ernest worked as a maintenance supervisor at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and
for the Tyler Catholic Schools and was the well loved bus driver for 49 years. He was actively
involved in the Knights of Columbus, Eucharist Ministries, Crucillistas, and served at St. Vincent
de Paul. Mr. Marinez was recently awarded the prestigious 2022 Bishop Charles E. Herzig
Humanitarian Service Award.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Casimido Marinez and Antonia Casarez and 4 brothers
and 2 sisters, and his daughter Priscilla Phillips and son-in-law Scott Remmenga.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 64 years, Connie. They have 6 children,
Rebeca and Eric Bartley, Theresa Morrow, Bea Remmenga, Arthur Marinez, Martha and Ike
Icenhower, and Alex Marinez. He also is survived by 1 brother, Isabel Marines and 2 sisters,
Cuca Garza and Conchita Alvarado, 19 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and a host of
nieces, nephews and many adoptive grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Ashley and Selene at Hospice of East Texas for the care and
compassion they showed to our beloved in his final days.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation and rosary at Lloyd James Funeral Home on
February 9th from 5-7pm and a Memorial Mass on Thursday, February 10th at the Cathedral of
the Immaculate Conception at 10am. Interment will follow at the Cathedral of the Pines.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in honor of Ernest Marinez to the Student
Aid Scholarship Fund at St. Gregory Cathedral School in Tyler, Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lloydjamesfuneralhome.com for the Marinez family.
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Micheal Morrow
Matthew Morrow
Mitchell Vega
Joseph Marinez
Clifton Bartley
Andrew Remmenga
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