Ernest Fernandez

September 19, 1937 - August 25, 2020

Ernest Fernandez age 82 of Temple died peacefully at his home on August 25th , 2020. Ernest was born the 19th of September ,1937. Ernest retired from the Temple Independent School District working as a custodian at Lanier Elementary . Ernest suffered from Alzheimer's and owes his last enjoyable years to countless friends , acquaintances, and good hearted citizens of Tempe who took the time to help guide him through his days . He shared many pleasant thoughts of time spent at the Temple Mall, McDonald's and the Public library . He was preceded in death by daughter Virginia Martinez and wife Amelia Fernandez . Ernest leaves behind a son Pete Rodriguez and family , brother Robert Barbosa and wife Lupe , sister Ofelia Fernandez and husband Robert of Houston , 8 grandchildren ,17 great grandchildren , and 5 great great grandchildren as well as many extended family and friends in Temple and Houston area. Ernest will be cremated and his ashes scattered alongside his mother Justina Estrella Fernandez and his wife. For those who knew Ernest , keep him in your thoughts and prayer as he completes his journey of life and is given back to the earth.