Ernest Rodriquez Jr.

July 30, 1958 - January 28, 2018

Ernest Rodriquez, Jr., age 59, of Bernice, OK passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his home after battling cancer. Ernest was born on July 30, 1958 to Ernest, Sr. and Maria (Ambriz) Rodriquez in Santa Monica, CA, where he grew up and attended school. After high school Ernest attended a welding technical school and became a licensed welder. In 2002, he married Pam Runyon in Grove, OK and they worked together in their dock building business. Ernest was an avid martial artist, and taught many classes and enjoyed playing the guitar with friends and attended Grace Harbor Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ernest is survived by: wife, Pam Runyon of the home, step daughter Kim Oleson and husband, Devon of Wellington, KS and step son Christopher Golden of AR; siblings, Mike Rodriquez of CA, Linda Castro and Monica Rodriquez, both of Moore Park, CA; and 3 grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1pm Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Ballard Cemetery in Bernice, OK. Pastor Marty Hughes to officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Nichols Funeral Services toward funeral expenses.