Ernest M. "Ernie" Carrasco

1961 - 2008

Ernest M. "Ernie" Carrasco, 46, a resident of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho for the past 20 years, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Ernie was born April 21, 1961, the son of David Doniciano and Ernestina Mendez Carrasco in Carlsbad. He was an accomplished athlete who played football during high school, college and at the professional level. Ernie served with the Albuquerque Fire Department, the Bernalillo Fire Department, and various area EMS services. He was also a trainer at L.A. Boxing. He was a professional boxer/kick-boxer. Ernie was a member of the I.A.F.F., local 244.
He was preceded in death by his father, David D. Carrasco, and two brothers: David and Samuel. Ernie is survived by his mother, Ernestina Carrasco; six children: Corynna, Alexander, Anthony, Sadie, Samuel and Sawyer; two sisters: Christina McKinnis and husband, David of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Cathy Carrasco of Las Cruces; and one brother, Joseph Carrasco and wife, Peggy of Moreno Valley, Calif.; and 12 nieces and nephews: Tiana, Sasha, Sylvester, Carlos, Christine, Kyle, Michael, Amanda, David, Telina, Jacob and Gerard.
A memorial service for Ernie was held April 4 at the Calvary Chapel of Rio Rancho, with AFD Chaplains Jerome P. Rael and Michael Trujillo and BCFD Chaplain Matt Caward officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Road, SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.