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Ernest F. "Big Ern" Hurtado
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Ernest Hurtado Obituary
January 27, 1951 - September 26, 2025
Ernie began his new life on September 26, 2025 when he went to the Lord.
He worked for 40 years in the auto parts business, from a salesman to a manager. Ernie was the life of the party and everyone was invited. He will be best remembered by hanging out at Eagles #398, Club Latino or a softball field. He was very proud when he got inducted into Yuma's Softball Hall of Fame.
Ernie leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Becky Ghiotto; children, Christopher Ghiotto, Veronica Hurtado, Nicky (Nickole) Hurtado; his sister, Mary Lou Hurtado; his great niece, and nephew who he helped raise, Vanessa Orozco and Robert Bohanon.
He is preceded in death by mother and father, Ernest and Bertha Hurtado; brother, Edward "Louie" Hurtado; and son, Ernest Mendoza. He leaves behind nine grandchildren and five dogs.
Services will be Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Yuma Mortuary, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm. A Mass will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Church, 505 S. Avenue B.
A reception will be at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #398 225 S. 1st Avenue, right after the Mass.
Pallbearers will be Chris Ghiotto, Albert Duran, Steven Hurtado, Yzekiel Hurtado, Bobby Hurtado Christopher Wallace, Robert Bohanon and John Ghiotto.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Albert Orta, Jarrett Magdaleno, Alex Ramos, Alex Villa, Alex Torres, Pancho Flores, Jaime Pina.
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Kent Phipps
Earlier today
I will always enjoy the memories of playing softball with you as our Coach. Always a good time. RIP Ernie.
John boelhauf
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RIP my friend...
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