Ernesto Louis Apodaca, III, 48, of La Junta, CO, passed away Friday, May 14th, at his residence.

Ernesto was born in La Junta, CO on May 20, 1972, a son of Ernesto Louis Apodaca, II and Cecilia Diane (Perez) Apodaca.

He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish in La Junta, CO.

He is survived by: Parents Ernesto, II and Cecilia Apodaca of La Junta; Son Curtis, husband of Abigail Guereque Apodaca, of Amarillo, TX; Daughter Leah, wife of Augustine Hernandez, of Amarillo, TX; Daughter Mia Apodaca, of Castle Rock, CO; Son Gabriel Apodaca, of La Junta, CO; Brother Paul Anthony - Trujillo, of La Junta, CO; Brother Anthony, husband of Christy Apodaca, of Rocky Ford, CO; Sister Monica Apodaca, of La Junta, CO.

Inurnment will be private at a later time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ford - Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.

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