Ernestine M. Santos, age 77, a resident of Ennis, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2013 at Vibra Specialty Hospital with her loving family by her side. Ernestine was born on November 14, 1935 in Rankin, Texas to the late Jesus V. and Victoria (Andrada) Martinez. Ernestine married the love of her life, Charlie E. Santos on June 15, 1951 and celebrated over 55 years before his passing on June 19, 2006. She was a dedicated member of St. John Catholic Church. Ernestine’s life was her family; not only rearing her own children, she also reared her grandchildren as well. As mentioned by her family, Ernestine was a genuine giver; she never took, a true caregiver and legendary cook. Everyone who knew her called her Granny. Her life was a testimony of a Christian Lady. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. Ernestine is survived by children, Jerry Santos and his wife Nancy of Ennis, David Santos and his wife Sharon of Ennis, Cynthia Brazier and her husband Gerald of Rice, Danny Santos and his wife Brenda of Waxahachie; sister, Carolina Robles of Grand Prairie; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and loving friends. Along with her husband and parents, Ernestine is preceded in death by her brothers, Ygnacio Martinez, Raymond Martinez; sisters, Bonnie Martinez, Victioria Chappa, and grandson, Clint Matthew Santos. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P. M. with a Rosary at 7 P.M. on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Catholic Church in Ennis at 10 A.M. on Friday, July 19, 2013 with Father John Dick as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Ennis. To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211
