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Ernestine G. Carrillo January 14, 1930 – May 8, 2017 Ernestine G. Carrillo born on January 14, 1930 went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2017 at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by her parents Fidel Gelacio and Maria Del Refugio Gonzales, brothers Rev. Manuel Gonzales and Robert Gonzales. Survivors include her beloved husband of 64 years, Alfredo A. Carrillo, her children, Yolanda Garcia, husband Ray Garcia, Alfred Carrillo and Rosalinda Garza, husband Edward Garza; siblings, Beatrice Gasca, Celia Lugo and Fidel Gonzales; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and other loving family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Templo Bethel in her honor. Ernestine was active in the Harlandale School District as a President of the PTA at the Elementary, Middle, and High School levels. She was also the Regional PTA President. She was an entrepreneur who ran a neighborhood kindergarten that graduated many neighborhood children and family members, instilling the desire to learn and propelling them to great success in other educational endeavors. Ernestine received her Reverend License through World Bible Way Fellowship and participated in many different Volunteer Ministries. She established two missions in Mexico to minister to the local communities. She ministered at the Dolph Briscoe Prison for 5 years, establishing a choir and baptizing many prisoners. She ministered at the Baptist Hospitals comforting the sick and encouraging those who had lost loved ones to have faith in God. She ministered at the Ft Sam Houston AMEDD Chapel for 4 years. Ernestine was involved in many community, neighborhood and city issues. She volunteered in the SANYO organization and rallied the community to support important matters that affected the safety and security of the Harlandale area. Ernestine traveled the United States and the world, with her husband Alfredo, their children, grandchildren and other extended family members. She visited European countries and as far away as Australia. She visited Israel twice on a pilgrimage to trace the steps of Jesus. Ernestine will be remembered for her dedication and love of God and her great passion for both her immediate and extended families. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. with an evening service at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South 1700 SE Military Dr. San Antonio, TX 78214. Service will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at Templo Bethel 326 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214. Interment to be at 1:30 pm at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section.

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Ernestine G. Carrillo

January 14, 1930 - May 8, 2017