Ernest Joseph Bender

Ernest (Ernie) Joseph Bender, born Ernest Joeseph Kopcsik April 21, 1941 in Cleveland Ohio to Irene Kopcsik passed away on Monday December 17th, 2018 while on vacation in Kauai, Hawaii due to complications of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Ernie is survived by his wife Shirley and there blended family. Son, Richard (Debby) Bender, Daughter, Erinn and Grandsons Owen and Max Pozzi, Son Tom and Granddaughter Abriel and Grandson Ryland Bradford, Daughter Samantha (Ryan) and Granddaughters Efa and Maura Alibrando. He also leaves Sisters Linda Burton and Judy (Mike) Hussey, Aunt Velma Kurtz and numerous beloved Nephews and Nieces.. He was preceded in death by his Mother Irene Nowiki. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of life, Saturday February 16th, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Oakhurst Elks Lodge in Oakhurst, Ca. Please bring your smiles and best Ernie story as we celebrate the memory of his amazing life. Donations in his memory may be made to the Oakhust Elks Lodge.