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Ernest Delco Obituary
73, Ernest was born in St. Louis, MO, June 18, 1936. He passed away on June 2, 2010. Ernest served in the Marines for 4 years. He retired in 1996 from Arizona/Oregon as a Law Enforcement Officer for the DOC. He is survived by wife Bonnie Delco, 5 children, Adonna, Debbie, Delyande, Bashu, D'Aire, 2 nephews, Jim & Rodney, 1 niece Cheryl, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. Ernest left behind numerous relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held Sunday at 1:00pm at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 715 W. Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282. His Life Celebration will follow. Condolences at legacy.com
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for Ernest Delco
Nollisa (Gallagher) Miller
December 19, 2024
I met Mr. Delco as a teen. I had a friend in an Az DOC placement. My Dad had to come with me to visit my friend, who was a young adult male. Mr. D & my dad made quick friends. Mr. D would allow me to visit without my dad. I felt like Mr. D treated me like one of his kids. He watched over my safety like a hawk & he taught my friend a lot about respect & accountability. He used to tell the most corny jokes!
I could go on & on with accolades for Mr. D.
Many times throughout life, I have referred back to his words for guidance, strength and, often, redirecting of my actions and thoughts.
He was an amazing man!
I wish I had looked him up sooner. I missed the chance to tell him how much that 11 months impacted my life.
Heartfelt Condolences to Mr. Delco's Family and
all who knew & loved him.
Sincerely,
Nollisa Miller (59)
aka Lisa Gallagher (at 17 when we met)
Lanell Delco
May 30, 2024
Ernie was a good person.
He helped my brothers drive us in his station wagon back on the day from
Texas to Columbus, Ohio after my father passed away. Yes all twelve of
us. That was a blessing.
Lanell Delco-Wade
Liz Wade
March 8, 2024
To Ernie Delco´s Family
I am sorry for your loss.`I am sure you do not know the family of your father´s family members from
Columbus Ohio. Ernie´s father had a brother and you may not know your father help drive Walter Delco´s
Family from Texas to Columbus, Ohio and we were thankful for that. We are still here and have grown older. I am on Facebook as Liz Wade. I am not sure if you guys have photo of your grandfather, Ernest Delco Senior . If you do please send it. It´s the memory that we cherished.
We knew Ernie was in Arizona but not know where. This I learn from the internet.
Melanie Brown
June 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Ernie will be missed by so many, he was a special man. He impacted so many people throughout his life. Although it has been a long time, he was a kind and funny man I will miss him.
Love,
Melanie
June 15, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. I knew him in the Eugene, Oregon area. He was truly a character...and, I mean that in a good way. My condolences to his family.
Chuck Hauk
Eugene, Oregon
Erica Hauk
June 14, 2010
My heart breaks for all those who loved Ernie. He truly loved you all and I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you as you find the courage and strength to adjust in this difficult time of change.
Love,
Erica
Click on the square to see entire pic. Ernie/ Ann Arbor
BJ Richard
June 7, 2010
You were my favorite cousin, the brother I never had and I will miss you and miss our talks. My memories of you will keep you in my heart forever. Bon Voyage Cousine
Pat Johnson
June 7, 2010
Ernie will be greatly missed by all who knew him...rest in peace and may God bless the family
June 5, 2010
I knew Ernie from high school days and when he went away to the Marines and when he lived in Cleveland Ohio. He had a very pleasant and charasmatic personality that made him likable to all who knew him. A number of years passed before seeing him again. At a family reunion a few years ago I saw him again and I found that l he never changed his dynamic engaging ways.. He was a good and kind man and we will all miss him.
Alex Robinson
B Osborne
June 5, 2010
We will miss you Cousin Ernie!
June 5, 2010
As an associate of Ernie in the Az.DOC, I found him to be a very honest and caring person. He was a genuinely good person. His loss is mourned. Bob Altwies.
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