Obituaries

Born January 9th, 1937 in Oklahoma, and entered into rest on August 27th, 2015 in Fremont, California at the age of 78. Preceded in death by her husband Richard Ernes in 2013. Survived by her children: Sherill (Roger) Root, Deborah (Jack) Root, and Jon (Jennifer) Smith; grandchildren: Kamilla Ortiz, Rebekah Root, Amanda Jill Oliver, Jennifer Gayle Herrera, Holly Cowan, Nicholas Smith, and Adam Smith; and great-grandchildren: Christian, Hannah, Katrina, Gabriel, Abbigayle, David, Justin, Jordan, and Benjamin. Also survived by her sister Vinita Lyons.

She was a custodian for Fremont Unified School District for 18 years. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed crocheting.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 1st, from 5-8pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. A Chapel Service will begin on Wednesday, September 2nd, 10:30am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at 2pm at Irvington Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, CA.