Ernest was predeceased by his parents Bill and Mary McCabe; son Bill McCabe, daughter Gwen McCabe and sister Yvonne (Ron) Waller.
Ernest is survived by his son, Rick (Leanne) McCabe of St. Albert, AB and their children, James and Cassandra; daughter Janice Iversen of Regina, SK and her children, Selina (Paige) Hoffart, Kayla Thompson, Kristen (Matt) Iversen, and Lauren (Wyatt) Palmer; daughter-in-law Tracy McCabe of Ogema, SK and her children, Jocelyn (Rod) McLaughlin and Nathan McCabe; eight great grandchildren, as well as many friends.
At the request of Ernest, a private family service will take place at a later date at Ogema Cemetery in Ogema, SK.
Ernie loved to laugh and entertain people. He was also a dedicated community person, volunteering to work when he had the time and if he didn't have time he donated money to help the cause.
Donations in memory of Ernest may be made to Deep South Pioneer Museum at PO Box 185 Ogema, SK S0C 1Y0."