Ernest is survived by his common law wife, Grace Auigbelle; children: Earroll (Sherri) Thompson, Barry, Michael (Tammy), Claudette (Peter), Hugh and Spencer (Joyce) and (MJ); grandchildren: Telisha, Austin, Seth, Josephine, Creedan, Talon, Elyzabeth, Adam, Maise, Rain and Autumn; siblings: Ray (Kelly), Roy, Nelson (Theresa), Shirley (Stewart), Phyllis (Wilfred), Freda (Peter), Bonnie and Janette; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Eileen; sister: Linda; brothers: Art and Doug; parents in law, Adam, Justine (Dave); brother in law, Bert Loveless, Dennis Spilak and Chris VanKleef.
A Wake will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. and Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Kipohtakaw Education Centre, Alexander, Alberta. Interment will follow in the Alexander Cemetery.