BERARD, Ernest H., (Pepe), 76, of Brandon, passed away March 5, 2016. He was a 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force and a retiree of the United States Postal Service. Born in New Bedford, MA to Ernest and Evelyn Berard; he was a member of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Seffner, FL for many years. Ernest is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Nancy, daughters Lisa, Leslie, Heather, his loving sister Elaine, brother Edmond, and is preceded in death by his beloved sister Theresa. He leaves to share his memories many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his very special son David. Special thanks to the wonderful Doctors and Nurses at Life Link, for the wonderful care Ernest received from them over the past 10 years. Visitation will be Saturday, March 12, 2016 1:00 p.m., with funeral service at 2:00 p.m. presided over by Fr. Michael O’Neill, St. Francis of Assisi; both at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL.