Ernie is survived by his siblings Joe Hinojosa, Leonor Silva (Juan), Jerry Garcia (Sara), and Gracie Pomaville (Brent). His children: Monte Hinojosa of Phoenix, AZ , Breon Hinojosa (Ritchie) and Nehemiah Hinojosa of Hanford. He also helped raise and considered his children Gabriel Gastelo
(Laura) and Vanessa Perez (AnnMarie) of Hanford, His grandchildren: Shalom, Ahavah, Lyrit, Alexa, Ritchie Jr., Vincent, Melenna, Abby, and Gabriel Jr., as well as dozens of extended family members in Kings County. His parents Jose and Leonor preceded him in death.
Ernie was born March 16, 1955 in Dallas, Texas to Jose and Leonor Hinojosa (née Orosco). Ernie graduated from Hanford High School in 1974.He retired as a school custodian from Hanford Elementary SD and enjoyed his retirement years. Ernie was a kind, loving man and a very hard worker. He enjoyed joking, and his laugh was infectious. He was extremely generous and giving to others. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A celebration of life will be on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10am at People’s Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at 11am at the Calvary Cemetery in Hanford. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ernie’s life. Condolences can be sent to the family c/o People’s Funeral Chapel in Hanford.
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