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Susan Righetti Yarberry
February 27, 2014
Thank You Uncle Ernie for being the best uncle a niece could ever have! You lived life passionately and inspired me to do the same! You made me laugh until my belly hurt making me realize just how important laughter is in our everyday lives! You loved me unconditionally and were always there for me! I can see you now in heaven, smiling & laughing, sharing joy with everyone! Your faith and personal relationship with Jesus Christ was, is and always will be that which motivates others to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior that we may each receive God's gift of eternal life. All of our bodies will die someday yet if we have accepted Jesus into our hearts as our Lord and Savior we will live forever with Jesus in heaven! See you soon!
Louisa Meruvia
February 25, 2014
My dear Scott words can never mean much when there is such a great loss. Just know that I am with you in prayer and your dad is in the heavens with our dear Lord. My sympathy for you and your whole family.
James & Kristen Hathaway
February 11, 2014
Your father was a great man. I lived in the little house behind his home in the early 1970's. I have very good memories of helping work in his orchard at havest time.
Dick & Yvonne Middlecamp
February 11, 2014
Aunt Sue and the whole Righetti clan.Uncle Ernie may have passed on but he lives in our hearts forever. Never was the next generation better schooled and better equipped to take over the business than you brothers four.I treasure my 75 years working, learning and hunting with Uncle Ernie.
February 10, 2014
A real gentleman. I valued our friendship.
With deepest sympathy.
Mel Hahn
Bob Neal
February 9, 2014
Our deepest sympathy, truly a good man.
Merle Ackerman
February 9, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jeanette Cook
February 8, 2014
Scott and Family,
I would like to pay my respects to your family on reading the obituary of your father. I had the pleasure of meeting your Dad when I visited the Righetti Ranch in the late eighties. He was a renaissance man who left a family legacy which will endure for generations. Here is a photo I took at the time.
Cheryl Miller
February 6, 2014
One of my favorite Cousin Party memories is of Ernie showing my young son around his trophy room. Jeremy's eyes were as wide as saucers and Ernie was ticked by his reaction. He was like that.
Rocio Pastrana
February 5, 2014
Scott and Family,
Very sorry about this difficult time for everyone. Hope that God gives you all the comfort to continue. Life is being able to keep the good memories with the hope that one day we all can reunite in a better place.
My deepest sympathy.
Mary Ranelletti
February 5, 2014
Interviewed Mr. Righetti in 2002 for a CP project on farming. As I was leaving he pointed out the huge cottonwood tree by the house he said he had planted 75 yrs ago when it was the size of a pencil. Standing next to the tree he began to recite Joyce Kilmer's poem "Trees". I was touched by his complete rendition of it. Then he added, "I'm trying to teach my 3 yr old grandson that poem so when he starts school he can show off!"
May he rest in peace near his beloved trees.
Carol & Brian Miller-Gonyer
February 5, 2014
We were so sorry to hear about Ernie's passing. Our deepest sympathy with your whole family
Lucille (Totsie) & John Robison
February 4, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dan Walker
February 4, 2014
You've got to love those few people that just never quit
Bob Middlecamp
February 3, 2014
Aunt Sue, Craig, Don, Scott, David and the Righetti Family-We share the loss of Uncle Ernie and send you our deepest condolences. His generous nature, work ethic, wisdom, and unparalleled optimism were virtues that will always be in our hearts. Happy Trails Uncle Ernie and God Bless Your Family. Twins
Gwen Cantrell
February 3, 2014
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. God be with the Righetti family in this time of need. Gwen Cantrell - North Carolina
Jeff Chase
February 2, 2014
so sorry for your family's loss and the obituary tells an amazing and wonderful story of passion and character. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeff and Deb Chase
February 2, 2014
One of the all time most interesting and classy people I ever met. Always with a smile on his face and a kind word.
Charles Senn
Jane French
February 1, 2014
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of you Dad Scott. It is always very hard to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. Gods speed!
Muriel Wright
February 1, 2014
Ernie was my husband's (Bud Wright) First Cousin. When a newlywed, I first met Ernie and Susan in 1950. Since that time, they have always been so close to our hearts. It was wonderful to have had time with Ernie last summer at a small "Cousin Party" in Cuesta Park. It's been such a blessing to have known Ernie, Susan and their very special family. Many shared events during the passing years. Many blessings and much love to you -- each and everyone.
Ron Barba
January 31, 2014
Scott so sorry to hear your families loss. My prayers are with you ole buddy.
Wendy Smith
January 31, 2014
Did not know him but imagine he was a great guy. So sorry for your loss, Scott
January 31, 2014
There are people who you meet in life's passage that truly inspire you as human beings. Ernie was that to Ed and I. The Righetti family has always been such dear wonderful friends to me and my family. I pray for you all because it is so hard to lose someone that has been such a big part of all of your lives. His lust and wisdom of life will live with all of us. I am glad he is at peace with his maker.
Alicia Bradbeer
January 31, 2014
My love and prayers are with you all. He was a great man.
Jadene/John Payton
January 31, 2014
Thoughts & prayers to Susan & your family during this difficult time. Many fond memories of Ernie from SLONAZ days when we were pastoring there.
Lupe Zavala/Oliveira
January 31, 2014
Dear Family, my prayers are with all of you and may Ernie be received with open arms.
Janine and Stephen Quaglino
January 31, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you work through the loss of your patriarch. We will certainly miss, as we have been missing, seeing him out here on the tractor, the Jeep, or whatever piece of equipment he happened to be using on any given day. Always a worker; always an example of true grit. God bless you all.
Steve Schaefer
January 31, 2014
Condolences to the entire Righetti family. I had the pleasure of meeting Ernie in the early '70's when I was delivering fuel to the Ranch. I was so impressed with what a gentleman he was and that great smile.....RIP Ernie
Kelly Williams
January 31, 2014
Dear Family,
Prayers are with you during this time. What a wonderful example he set for all!
Love,
Kelly L. Williams,
Atwater, CA
Bill Burriss
January 31, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 31, 2014
Hello Scott, my condolences to you and your family on your father's passing. What a tremendous life he lived. My prayers go up for you all at this difficult time. Take care bud.
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