Ernest Galvan Lopez

“My heart is so heavy of the passing of Papa Ernest. When I think back on my childhood, Papa Ernest and his family are such a big part of those memories. They weren’t just our neighbors – they were family to us. They loved me, looked after me, and treated me like I was one of their own. They babysat me when I was little, and I always felt safe, loved and at home with them. Ernie, Eddie and Sabine were like the older brothers I never had. I grew up with them, and those memories will always mean so much to me. Papa Ernest was like a second dad to me. I’ll always remember him joking around, making us laugh, and especially giving my mom a hard time. Those little moments may have seemed ordinary back then, but looking back now, they are some of the memories I treasure the most. He was such an important part of my life and my childhood. The love and kindness he and his family showed me helped shape so many of my memories growing up, and I will always carry that with me. Papa Ernest, thank you for loving me like family, for being there through my childhood, and for giving me so many memories that I’ll never forget. You will always have a special place in my heart. Rest peacefully. You were loved, you are missed, and you will never be forgotten, WE LOVE YOU, UNITL WE MEET AGAIN.”

— Monica Edwards (Escoto)

“I just saw this FB post and am so sorry I missed his service! I grew up with Ernest and his family as our neighbors known as FAMILY! His wife took care of my children and they are now in their late 30’s. Ernest was so kind, loving, and a wonderful friend! He will be missed! Rest in Peace Ernest 🙏🏼”

— Veronica Fierro

“Wow oh wow,, What a Special man.. He was a dear Friend,Love the times drinking beer and parties as neighbors..Back in the day on highland street ,want to talk bout neighbors they were,,good friends they are,,good people they are,,if want to talk the whole package that’s the Lopez Family!!tThey took care of Monica since a baby and made her feel like a daughter of their own and the boys that have a well planted seed They do, respectful,,hard workers, polite etc treated Monica like their lil sister,,Ernest you will be missed but never forgotten ,I assure you that!You are having a blast in Heaven,,,when our time comes I pray you will be the first one to meet me there,, so many memories we will never ever forget ,God you got one heck of an Angel… Well Done ….We Love you and until we meet again…. Tony. &. Mary Escoto. And Family”

— Tony and Mary Escoto

“I spent many years working with Ernie in the shop at Warren Cat. We grew close and always enjoyed talking to each other. Ernie would always call me and say come see me please. It was always to fix his computer or show him how to do something. I did not mind one bit. We would joke around and just have fun at work. He would always teach me something if I asked about it. At times he wasn’t patient and say hey you going to listen or what, I’m not going to waste my time!! lol but that was Ernie. He reminds me of my grandpa and that is another reason I love this man and will miss him dearly. But I will always have years of memories with him at work! It takes true dedication to stay at a job for 54 years. He always had a list of how many managers he has had over his career, I’m not sure if he was proud of that or just wanted to show off how he didn’t quit! May the lord bless you Ernie and hope you are driving around in your truck causing trouble!”

— Marcos Acosta

“Ernie was a hardworking man he gave his all to his job. He loved his family and had many friends and always came to me to get his Xcel sheets and never failed he would ask me are you stallin today do you think you can update this for me I know you are always Stallin🤣 He will be missed. He definitely loved his family ❤️”

— Cheryl Stallings

“I owe many thanks to Ernest and Rosie for their involvement in my young life. I come from a divorced family where my father was not home and my mother worked multiple jobs. As I see it, during my most critical teen years, they kept me away from trouble and helped raise me. Ernest modeled what it meant to be a man – a Godly man. He loved and flirted with his wife. He loved his boys. He raised his boys with intention. He laughed and enjoyed life. And he made me feel like family. They had me over daily and fed me as part of the family. Ernest teased me, talked to me, and occasionally scolded me when needed. He was there for me and I will forever be grateful to him. To the family, I say sorry and I say thanks. Thanks for sharing such a great man with me.”

— Robert Mares

“Ernie was a very good man. Every time I came into Amarillo sometimes we go by to see him and his wife Rosie. He love to pick on me. He was a funny man he will be missed. I’ll never forget you, Ernie.”

— JoAnn Montez