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Ernest Karam Obituary
April 15, 1954 - April 4, 2025
Ernest Karam, age 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 4, 2025. Ernest was born in San Antonio, Texas, to his parents, Edmond and Sophie Abdo Karam on April 15, 1954. He was the youngest of six children: Sabah, Edna, David, Eugene and Christine. Ernest dedicated his life to serving his family, his community, church, and God. He was a loving and dedicated husband to his wife of 34 years, Elyse, and a guiding light to his five children, Celine, Marie, Edmond, Genevieve and Douglas. Ernest pursued a fulfilling career in the legal community of San Antonio. He was well respected as a civil and amicus attorney. He is predeceased by his parents, Edmond and Sophie Karam and is survived by his wife, his five siblings, his five children and his two sons-in-law, Aaron Havard and Chase Beakley. A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM at St. George Maronite Catholic Church, 6070 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas. Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held on April 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM.
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Dolores Pomles
April 15, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss of your outdtanding loved one.
Find comfort from your memories.
Trish Hoover
April 15, 2025
Ernest was not only a great lawyer who helped me when I needed legal council but he was a great friend and person, a kind and gentle man. My deepest condolences to Elyse, his beautiful children and family! I am deeply saddened by his loss and will miss him so much!
Tom and Gail Tucker
April 15, 2025
Ernie will always be remembered as one of the special ones.
Tom and Gail Tucker
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