Ernest is survived by: his loving wife Wilma of Edam; his brother Keith and Brother-in-law Tommy Tepstra and his wife Margaret of all of Edam; four nephews: Keith Hardcastle and his wife Ruth of Luseland, Dale Hardcastle and his wife Lori of Calgary, Murray Hardcastle and his wife Cheryl of Langham and Wayne Tepstra of Edam.

Donations in memory of Ernest may be made to the Lady Minto Health Care Complex or to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.